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#47107 01/09/05 01:57 PM
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cka123 Offline OP
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Hi everyone.

I was replacing an old light switch with knob and tube wiring. After removing the switch I checked the voltage with my meter between the 2 switch wires and I get 120 volt reading yet when I connect them together they make the light work. Can anyone explain what's going on?

Thanks.

#47108 01/09/05 02:20 PM
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Sounds normal to me.

The meter is in series with the light bulb.

#47109 01/09/05 02:41 PM
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Cka
When you are touching the prods of your tester to the two conductors you are in essence completing the circuit. The circuit is a 120 volt circuit, so your tester will read 120 volts.

Pierre


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#47110 01/09/05 02:50 PM
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cka123 Offline OP
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Thanks guys. I guess if I removed the light bulb I would not get 120v reading on my meter.

Appreciate your response.


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