but the white wire is the neutral

Ack! thanks for catching me! I actually knew that (once!), but I think I have boat-DC-black-is-ground on the brain. Of course, for numbskulls like me, they're now making red/yellow 2-conductor cable for DC on boats just so that you don't go confusing it with the hot AC black...I'm getting confused!
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Jim


'Tis the exceptional fellow who lies awake at night thinking of his successes.