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brock_lee t1_j9kw324 wrote

First, is it a 20 amp circuit, or 15? Putting a 15 amp outlet for the fridge on a 20 amp circuit is OK, but putting a 20 amp outlet on a 15 amp circuit is not.

Did you test the switched outlet, both outlets, in both the off and on positions, and get different readings on the "reversed" wires at any time? I would definitely shut off the breaker and check (and fix) the wiring on the switched outlet.

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SorenAmroth OP t1_j9kza4f wrote

Need to report back Amperage the Circuit breaker is in panel later. By test u mean with my outlet tester?
I would need to recheck tester readings for all outlets while in off and on position. (Assuming you mean the Switched outlet )
The part idk is where in the circuit each sits. GFCI->switched outlet-> fridge. or Switched->gfci->fridge etc.

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brock_lee t1_j9kznvv wrote

Yes, I was referring to testing the switched outlet. Sometimes people switch the neutral which can make for unexpected readings on a tester (and should be fixed). But, in the switched on position, if it reads the hot and neutral are reversed, they almost certainly are.

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