Denray Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 My first. Click to Enlarge 27.86 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 The sensitivity of the non-contact tester goes far beyond that of the 3-prong tester. Stray voltages are being induced into the wiring. That's my guess. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles46 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Unless the top outlet was controlled by a wall switch and the bottom outlet is always live. I see that in master bedrooms with some regularity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denray Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Here's the back side. Is it possible that the hot wire is in there, but not connected to the screw and is touching the box? Click to Enlarge 28.37 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Non-contact voltage detectors are useless for this kind of troubleshooting. Put it back in the bag and get out a multimeter or a wiggy to find out what's really going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Jim's right.. Fields can wreak havoc with your findings with those things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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