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06-19-03, 04:37 PM

jaylittle

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two outlets do not work and the wiring

i have two outlets that do not work and the wiring to them are dead i have a Circuit-breaker box and none of them are tripped
what should i do help !

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06-19-03, 05:36 PM

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Where are the receptacles? If they are in a garage, bathroom, basement, outside, or near a sink they could be protected by a gfci.

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06-20-03, 06:48 AM

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they are outside

if they are there is no button to turn them back on and they are outside i do not see a gfci outlet on them

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06-20-03, 08:50 AM

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If these are exterior receptacle outlets they could be on the "Load" side of a GFI receptacle in another location, such as a bathroom.You must check all GFI receptacles for a "Tripped" condition.----Good Luck!!

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06-20-03, 04:32 PM

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Tell us what year the house was built and we might be able to give you a better guess as to where to find the GFCI.

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06-21-03, 07:03 AM

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thank you it was on the load side of the only gfci outlet in the house and it was at the other end of the house i did not even think of looking there thanks guys you are great

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