problemsolver600
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- Location
- South Chicago suburbs
On an exterior lighting circuit, originally wired 30 years ago, a additional light was added 5 years ago. The closest pole (yard light) has an added on exterior box, with emt and two 14 ga wires into the ground. The added on light has 6 ga wires at the fixture, which measure 120V per multimeter at the terminals. This 120 V drops to 1V when the bulb is screwed in, and the bulb doesn't work. I've seen this before, but can't remember what the solution is. Appears to be at least bad connection underground (?) from 14 ga to 6 ga, no electrical box apparent, but why the dissapearing 120V?