Exterior Outlet Kaput?
#1
06-23-03, 07:12 AM
Exterior Outlet Kaput?
While trimming bushes I cut the extension cord to my electric clippers (not the power cord). I heard a small "pop" and the power went out on the outlet. I pushed the "R" and "T" buttons on the outlet (Rest and Test I assume), but still have no power. Any ideas? Thanks!
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06-23-03, 07:36 AM
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Did you check the circuitbreaker/fuse? when you pushed the reset button did it stay in? Check the circuitbreaker and then press the test button and watch what happens (if anything) Then press the reset button (does it stay in) now test the receptacle for power. let us know what you found.
#4
06-23-03, 12:02 PM
It is not that uncommon for the circuit breaker to open if a GCFI trips. Especially since what you really did is equivalent to a short circuit rather then a ground fault.
