On Board Receptacle Problems

[utvolsfan]

It seems there's a problem with the receptacle on my saw. If I have the motor cord plugged into the saw receptacle and the power cord plugged into the wall outlet the saw has no power. If I bypass the saw receptacle and plug the motor cord into an external power strip and plug the strip into the wall outlet the saw will work. I'm thinking there's a loose or broken wire in the receptacle but haven't taken it apart to see yet. Is the saw receptacle repairable or replaceable?

[Black wallnut]

It could be either the outlet or the switch. If you have a multi-meter you could check each. Both are replaceable. Some saws has a recall on the power switch. Which saw do you have?

Welcome to BT3Central!

[utvolsfan]

I just replaced the switch thinking that would solve the problem but I still have the same issue. Can the receptacle be taken apart?

[cork58]

Yea its not hard, I took mine apart on both saws when I moved my new switch's to the left side. Be sure you reattach the ground wire to the little screw.

[phrog]

I don't have any input on your problem but I did want to say that I like your screen name. Go VOLS!

[utvolsfan]

Thanks cork58, hopefully I'll be able to find out what's wrong with it by opening it up.

phrog, it's been difficult to be a Vols fan for the last several years but I'm still optimistic we'll turn it around soon!