Wire Tracing
#1
01-06-14, 10:14 AM
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Wire Tracing
I have a circuit that has the return wire interrupted somewhere between a wall outlet and the junction box. I am not sure where all the outlets are, one is in the garage and one is in the upstairs bathroom. Do electricians have a tool that will allow them to follow a wire behind the walls?
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#2
01-06-14, 10:41 AM
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There are tools called a Fox and Hound that can trace wires.
Based on your description I suspect you have a tripped GFI. Look in the garage, basement, outside or a bath or powder room. I also suspect the house was built in the 80's.
Based on your description I suspect you have a tripped GFI. Look in the garage, basement, outside or a bath or powder room. I also suspect the house was built in the 80's.
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01-06-14, 09:02 PM
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I have a circuit that has the return wire interrupted somewhere between a wall outlet and the junction box. I am not sure where all the outlets are, one is in the garage and one is in the upstairs bathroom. Do electricians have a tool that will allow them to follow a wire behind the walls?
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