We’ve got a love-hate relationship with discount tool outlet Harbor Freight: we hate that we love it so much. Apparently, [James Clough] is of much the same opinion, at least now that ...

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The concept of an outlet tester is pretty simple: plug the gadget into a suspect wall receptacle, and an array of LEDs light up in various patterns to alert the user to any wiring faults.

“If you have multiple outlets not working, check for a tripped GFCI before assuming there is a bigger issue,” he says. Purchase a receptacle tester that has GFCI testing capability. Not all ...