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Reverse Polarity

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Reverse Polarity

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Definition
Reverse Polarity is an electrical condition in which the hot wire is connected to the terminal on the receptacle intended for the neutral wire and the neutral wire is connected to the terminal on the receptacle intended for the hot wire. The wires are, in effect, reversed.

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