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Electrical outlet tester
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<p>An electrical outlet tester, receptacle tester, or socket tester is a small device containing a 3-prong power plug and three indicator lights, used for quickly detecting some types of incorrectly-wired <a href="/facts/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets/938U5dTF">electrical wall outlets</a> or campsite supplies. </p>