Last week I renewed the metal back box on a twin socket. Everything was working fine before & after fitting. Whilst I was in there I noticed nine wires - three of each. Two of the earth wires were connected to the metal back box with only one in the socket & this is how I put them back.
Just to make sure I purchased a cheap circuit tester and got the two green lights. I have today put up some plasterboard and so had to the front socket off again. I have reconnected everything as before but now when I put the circuit tester in and put the mains back on (without putting the switch to the on position) I get a red light on the circuit tester - Live Earth Reverse.
I have tried a new double front socket & checked and rechecked the wires but cannot see anything? So I've removed the socket and tapped up the ends of the wires for now.
Any ideas/help/advice appreciated.
Just to make sure I purchased a cheap circuit tester and got the two green lights. I have today put up some plasterboard and so had to the front socket off again. I have reconnected everything as before but now when I put the circuit tester in and put the mains back on (without putting the switch to the on position) I get a red light on the circuit tester - Live Earth Reverse.
I have tried a new double front socket & checked and rechecked the wires but cannot see anything? So I've removed the socket and tapped up the ends of the wires for now.
Any ideas/help/advice appreciated.