I've been having issues with a socket that just won't deliver power, even though there is current and I've replaced it. I've tested the cables with a multimeter and confirmed the phase and neutral wires have continuity, fluctuating between 0.001 to 0.009. The fuse is fine too. This is already my second socket for this, and I'm stumped about what might be wrong. Any insights?
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Is this a single-phase system? What voltage are you actually working with? Also, is there a GFCI on the circuit? Make sure that the breaker isn't tripped. When you say there is "current," are you sure you mean voltage? If you’re measuring a low resistance between hot and neutral, that might signal a bigger problem. Try plugging a working device into that socket to see if it gives you power. It could help pinpoint the issue.
It sounds like you've done quite a bit of troubleshooting! When you mention continuity, what specific points are you checking? Also, how did you verify that the fuse is good? It might be worth checking the voltage between the hot wire and neutral, as well as between the hot wire and ground. Have you checked for continuity between neutral and ground too?