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This may be do to corrosion or arcing at a connection point. Look for corrosion or blakened spots where the wires connect to the outlet, wire nuts, and breaker. Look also at the point were the breaker makes contact with the bus bar. If there are other outlets on the same circuit as is common, and the other outlets are working fine. Than you can skip checking the braker and will need to check the outlets on that same circuit where the problem outlet is fed power from. This is assuming that there is good power coming from the bus bar in the power panel. What you are looking for is something that can make resisance in the circuit. A broken wire inside it's jacket is also a possiibillity. Don't forget to check the neutral (usually white wire) for a problem. The most important thing is safety, shut off the power before checking the circuit and remember that the bus bars in the power panel are HOT with 110 and 110 or 220 volits. Something is using that power you are not getting to your appliance, and more than likely is turning it into heat. If you are not comfterable checking for bad connections yourself, call an electrician. It is very likely this is a fire hazard.

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If you are asking why one outlet in a circuit doesn't work while others do in the same circuit then it is likely a wiring problem. Sometimes a wire nut comes loose and wires do not make contact. Often there is a GFCI circuit breaker outlet in a kitchen or bathroom may control multiple outlets. Make sure a GFCI outlet isn't tripped. A GFCI will have two buttons - TEST and RESET. Look for such an outlet nearby and press reset.

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It would because the outlets are connected by a series circuit.

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Why rooms power goes out all breakers on?

That room is probably fed from an outlet in the next room and the connection is loose. Check the outlets on both sides of the wall between the room loosing power and the room closer to the panel. Quick test, when it goes out, slap the wall by the outlet on the common wall. That may jiggle the connection and let you know where the problem is.


Can you use 15 amp wall outlets in living room?

Yes you may, you can even install them on a 20 amp circuit as long as they are the duplex type.


Can two electrical outlets be in same stud wall cavity in a fire wall.?

I`m not an electrician but have done some commercial renovations and I believe you should not have holes in a bay on both sides of the wall. if the outlets or switches are on the same side its ok. but check with your electrical inspector.


Should an outlet located at 7 feet up the wall from the floor used to power a light fixture be included in wall space requirements?

I have never heard of wall space requirement in the electrical terminology. There is a code rule for the positioning of receptacle outlets around a room. This type of outlet has to be counted as a device when estimating the number of outlets that can be installed on one circuit. If you are talking about horizontal placement of electrical boxes at 300 mm floor level, then this outlet will not be included in that measurement.


Should an outlet located at 7 feet up the wall from the floor used to power a light fixture be included in wall space requirement?

I have never heard of wall space requirement in the electrical terminology. There is a code rule for the positioning of receptacle outlets around a room. This type of outlet has to be counted as a device when estimating the number of outlets that can be installed on one circuit. If you are talking about horizontal placement of electrical boxes at 300 mm floor level, then this outlet will not be included in that measurement.

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1Answerone There has to be an outlet for every 12 linear feet of wall space without an entry intervening. So say you had as 12 ft. by 12 ft. room and a door was in corner. If you put an outlet on the center of each wall that would be the minimum per code.


Why rooms power goes out all breakers on?

That room is probably fed from an outlet in the next room and the connection is loose. Check the outlets on both sides of the wall between the room loosing power and the room closer to the panel. Quick test, when it goes out, slap the wall by the outlet on the common wall. That may jiggle the connection and let you know where the problem is.


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