Re: Residential wiring troubleshooting Q

"John Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> I have one of those RF "breaker finder" gadgets that I've used with good
> success. It's a basic no-frills type that
> doesn't trace open circuits or anything. I was doing some electrical work at
> a friends' house where I wanted to turn off a breaker to a branch circuit
> I'd be working on. When I did my usual test with the breaker finder, it
> would indicate just about all the breakers in the panel were the right ones.
> I know this is impossible, but I'm just curious why this might happen. I
> adjusted the sensitivity of the receiver as appropriate with the same
> results. The receptacles on that circuit were working properly and tested at
> roughly 120 volts. (if that helps) Any ideas are welcomed.

Just a shot in the dark, but is it possible that you forgot to open
all the breakers in the distribution box prior to using the breaker
finder?

                                                   Harry C.