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Hi,

A ring final circuit continuity test revealed incorrect polarity on 3 socket outlets. The results were

P to N P to CPC

SOCKET A open circuit correct

SOCKET B correct open circuit

SOCKET C open circuit open circuit

I know its well basic but im having a mental block??

Thanks

 
Hi,A ring final circuit continuity test revealed incorrect polarity on 3 socket outlets. The results were

P to N P to CPC

SOCKET A open circuit correct

SOCKET B correct open circuit

SOCKET C open circuit open circuit

I know its well basic but im having a mental block??

Thanks
(a) P - cpc reversed (or twisted N not in terminal)

(B) P - N reversed (or twisted cpc not in terminal)

© N - cpc reversed (or twisted P not in terminal)

 
Socket A

P to N, switched polarity P to E correct

Socket B

P to N correct, switched polarity P to E

Socket C

P to N switched, N to E switched

 
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