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Old 07-22-2021, 05:51 AM   #1
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Question; when I plug into 20 amp at home all lights are green. As soon as I turn on refer reverse polarity turns red. What causes this. Thanks Steve
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Welcome to the group Steve.

I'm sure someone can help so I'm going to follow your post, to see the answer.
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Question; when I plug into 20 amp at home all lights are green. As soon as I turn on refer reverse polarity turns red. What causes this. Thanks Steve
A missing ground can fool the device into thinking polarity is reversed.

Check the outlet you are plugged into and the end of the extension cord for proper "polarity" and continuity.
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