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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Hmmm. No dice - same result with the receptacle out.
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Most receptacles have a tab that you have to remove, that connects the top and bottom outlets together.
Sorry, I'm not an electrician, but I remember having to do this when I switched out an outlet a few months ago.
Compare the new with the old outlet, look for an extra piece of metal along the side or back that looks like you can break off.
See this link:
Remove Hot Tab on the Outlet