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    3 prong plugs tripping breaker only, but not on a 2 prong plug.

    Well I stepped out to just try it real quick again, and it’s working! I guess my thought of me having a extension cord not plugged into anything was false. I guess I never actually unplugged the extension cord (it’s been a long day lol)... Anyway it turns out it was the actual light causing it...
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    3 prong plugs tripping breaker only, but not on a 2 prong plug.

    I wish I could find my outlet tester, years of not needing it and running across it, not that i need it no where to be found. But I did not try with my voltage tester actually to see if the ground hole was having current to it. But I’ll have to check out my switch box, I have a second switch...
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    3 prong plugs tripping breaker only, but not on a 2 prong plug.

    Yeah I have 2 others I bought I’ll have to try out next time I get a chance to work out in the shop. But yeah, doesn’t trip anything by itself and can even use it fine with the two prong plugs. Just when that third ground plug goes in it trips. And I tried multiple cables and even an extension...
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    3 prong plugs tripping breaker only, but not on a 2 prong plug.

    I’m trying to install all the wiring in my building. I have the sub panel connected and wired to my main panel at the house. No problems in that leg, flip the breaker no shorts, I get 118.4v to both hot leads. Now I’m onto installing switches and outlets inside. I got a switch and one dual...
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    I need a automotive scanner that does ABS

    I have the Zurich branded one from HF, I believe ZR-13 is the model, basically I bought it for this same reason. ABS code on my 2003 Yukon XL. It functioned perfectly fine, and told me what the code was, which then was able to look up for fixes. It was also able to clear them of course, along...
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    Hello, building new 20x30 garage/shop

    Hello all, New here of course, and in the process of building a 20’x30’ garage/shop. I got the slab poured last year, and just this week was able to get the process on a metal building being installed. It will be a 20’x30’ A-Frame with 13’ walls, and 12’x12’ roll up door. Have browsed through...
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