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Originally Posted by Topspinmo
Yep, I didn’t wire the switch the builder did. That’s about the 3 improper wiring I’ve found in my house. I checked all the plug in sockets when I moved in and found two wired backwards.
Only way to check switches take covers off and look see in wired correctly, there no circuit tester that will show that that I am aware of?
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Search amazon for "outlet tester". Simple plug in device. There are a lot of them. Name brands - Klein, Fluke, Sperry.
Most basic ones only show if wiring is correct; I would avoid that.
Next better has a button to test if GFCI trips properly; that's a good choice.
Some show the line voltage; cute but not necessary if you have a voltmeter.
Electrician quality ones ($$$) can pulse the wiring to check for poor current carrying (bad connections) which can lead to fires when drawing 15 amps.