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What else should you check if none of your outdoor outlets have electricity and none of the breakers on the main panel are tripped and you checked all GFCIs?
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∙ 18y ago
Is everything on that circuit breaker not working? Breakers will go bad sometimes.
Get yourself an inexpensive receptacle tester (~$4.00 at hardware stores) and test each outlet. It looks like a plug with 3-4 lights on the end. It will diagnose simple problems (no hot, no ground, no neutral, reversed wires) and can aid in diagnosis.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 18y agoThere is a great tool for this problem, it can check the wires from the outside of the insulation. BUT, This problem is probably just a loose connection on the GFCI or it is wired backwards. Simple stuff for an Electrican, but a real problem for someone who went to Home Depot and relied on a 18 year old to instruct them how install a product that that can kill the entire Family in a fire. Please call an Electrician!
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Are there outlets on electricity poles?
No.
Where does the electricity in the outlets come from?
It comes from the cable.
When the test button is pressed on a gfci outlet it sparks and trips two breakers in the main panel What could be the problem?
The test button should only trip the GFCI. The fact that it is tripping two breakers indicates that somehow both breakers are feeding your GFCI circuit. I have seen this when there was a wiring error and two circuits were joined in an outlet that was connected to a breaker and through the GFCI outlet. To troubleshoot determine which outlets are effected when both breakers are off. Pull outlet from box and if there are two feeds remove one from outlet and run a toner on wire left on outlet to panel and one off outlet to panel. The GFCI could block the toner so if one side of the outlet does not tone back to panel check at GFCI. There must be two paths to your electric panel for the two breakers to trip and the GFCI may be faulty as well. Another way to check is to have the GFCI reset and both breakers on. Check each outlet that you have identified as being on GFCI noting that they can be in different rooms. With all outlets working turn off one of the tripped breakers. See if any outlets so off. If not turn off the other breaker and turn on the first breaker. If power is still present then the outlets are being fed by both breakers.
Where does a GFCI go?
GFCI protection is required for most outdoor receptacles, bathroom , garage wall outlets, kitchen, and all receptacles in crawl space.
Why would 2 house outlets and the garage be without power yet no breakers are tripped and how do you fix it?
It's probably a bad connection inside one of the outlet boxes or possibly a tripped GFI.
Are there outlets on electricity poles?
No.
Where does the electricity in the outlets come from?
It comes from the cable.
How can all breakers be live and outlets not work?
The very first outlet in the circuit has a break, probably where the wires enter the receptacle.
Where can an outdoor light fixture be purchased?
Outdoor lighting fixtures can be purchased at a variety of retail outlets. Some stores that carry outdoor light fixtures include Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowes.
Find out what wires do?
Wires just connect electricity cords/outlets.
Do stereo speakers use electricity to operate?
yes, they are plugged into outlets
Does 15amp outdoor circuit need gfi?
ALL outdoor circuits and all 115v circuits in a bathroom, kitchen or garage should be protected by a GFIC. If you have any doubt, contact your local building inspector.GFIC outlets are relatively inexpensive and can be wired into the first circuit of a string of outdoor outlets. The expense is reasonable and the protection is well worth the investment.
Is an outdoor wireless security camera a reliable option?
Yes, an outdoor wireless security camera is a reliable option. There are for example no cables that can be cut. One also need fewer outlets in the house.
What circiuts are found in your home and school series or parallel?
You're home/school outlets and lights are in parallel with each other. The fuses or breakers in your home / school are in series with these lights and outlets. Extentions cords / battery backups are in series with whatever is plugged into them.
When the test button is pressed on a gfci outlet it sparks and trips two breakers in the main panel What could be the problem?
The test button should only trip the GFCI. The fact that it is tripping two breakers indicates that somehow both breakers are feeding your GFCI circuit. I have seen this when there was a wiring error and two circuits were joined in an outlet that was connected to a breaker and through the GFCI outlet. To troubleshoot determine which outlets are effected when both breakers are off. Pull outlet from box and if there are two feeds remove one from outlet and run a toner on wire left on outlet to panel and one off outlet to panel. The GFCI could block the toner so if one side of the outlet does not tone back to panel check at GFCI. There must be two paths to your electric panel for the two breakers to trip and the GFCI may be faulty as well. Another way to check is to have the GFCI reset and both breakers on. Check each outlet that you have identified as being on GFCI noting that they can be in different rooms. With all outlets working turn off one of the tripped breakers. See if any outlets so off. If not turn off the other breaker and turn on the first breaker. If power is still present then the outlets are being fed by both breakers.
What are some causes of death by electricity?
Lightning, touching housegold outlets, touching toasters in inappropriate places.
Are power- saving devices like the ones you plug in outlets true?
It is true that power saving devices that are plugged into outlets will use less electricity than devices that are not specifically ENERGY STAR rated. Some devices will draw a small amount of electricity even when not turned on.
