Reverse polarity.

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Hi all, I have just connected a test lead to my allocated electric bollard and got a reverse polarity warning on my plug in circuit tester, how is that overcome or can it not be?
Mike.

 

[Old Gibber]

It will NOT detect reversed polarity - which may or may not cause damage to your electrical system, but can easily be corrected by making yourself a simple "reverser" using male & female blue 16A fittings, with the linking cable crossed over at one end.

I have carried one of these for years & used it many times, especially in Italy, where the natives have a somewhat casual attitude to electrics.

Cb.

Again, not true. Reversed polarity will not cause damage to electrical or electronic systems.

As for a reverser system. Completely unnecessary, apart from the problem covered earlier with very old systems.