Reversed Polarity in Receptacles

​When inspecting a home that appears to have had electrical work done by a non-professional (not a licensed electrician), I often find receptacles that have a condition called “reversed polarity”.  Reversed polarity happens when a receptacle is wired in reverse.  The hot and neutral wires get connected to the wrong terminal screw on the receptacle or reversed somewhere along the circuit upstream.  Reversed polarity is a shock hazard and can damage the equipment plugged into the receptacle. 

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