Reason for getting an energized elecrical box

12-14-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
dirtbeater Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1	Reason for getting an energized elecrical box Hi Guys What would be the reason for an outlet box to become energized? (i.e., touch the metal box and get a shock) P.S. House wired in 1960 Thanks for all for help

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12-14-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
HouseHelper Licensed Pro   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SC Posts: 1,420	Reason for getting an energized elecrical box Hot wire touching the ungrounded box. __________________ "Life is hard. Life is harder when you're stupid." John Wayne

12-14-2010, 08:10 PM	#3
heartlessmcfly Member   Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 120	Reason for getting an energized elecrical box Open neutral...?