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Originally Posted by Worth1
Your test light lit up because the hot/(better be black's) breaker is on.
This does not mean the neutral is connected all the way back to the panel.
You need to show a pictuer because what you say is flabbergasting me.
What do you mean by white black and neutral?
White is neutral.
This is how a wall outlet is wired.
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This is the way to wire a wall plug. ^^^ No other way should be used. No need for a test light or meter.