How to Test Electrical Current With a Voltage Tester
By Lee Wallender, About.com Guide
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Voltage Tester May Also Be Used to Test Electrical Cords
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Hold tip of voltage tester against side of electrical cord. Be certain to touch all the way around the cord. Three major wires--positive, neutral, and ground--run through most electrical cords. Tester indicates live current only when it is against the positive wire.
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- Locate a Working Electrical Receptacle
- Test the Voltage Tester
- Locate Receptacle That You Wish to Test
- Test Intended Receptacle
- Voltage Tester May Also Be Used to Test Electrical Cords
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