outlets not working
#1
05-03-14, 07:09 PM
outlets not working
I've seen similar threads, but here's my difference. I have 2 outlets that aren't working (they're connected to the same breaker). I have checked the breaker and changed outlets, and still nada. The other posts suggest looking in the garage for the GCFI, but I don't have a garage or basement. Its an outside and bathroom outlet. Any ideas where this gcfi might be?
#2
05-03-14, 07:15 PM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
Both bathrooms and outside outlet require a GFI outlet.
Is there a reset button on the breaker it's self?
Is there a reset button on the breaker it's self?
#3
05-03-14, 07:16 PM
Group Moderator
Are these receptacles on a standard breaker ?
Since you are having problems with two receptacles that both require GFI protection.... there must be a tripped GFI somewhere. One GFI receptacle could have been used to protect that entire circuit. If you have two bathrooms.... check the other one. Sometimes there is a receptacle near the panel that is a GFI type.
You're going to need to be a Sherlock Holmes and check everywhere.
Since you are having problems with two receptacles that both require GFI protection.... there must be a tripped GFI somewhere. One GFI receptacle could have been used to protect that entire circuit. If you have two bathrooms.... check the other one. Sometimes there is a receptacle near the panel that is a GFI type.
You're going to need to be a Sherlock Holmes and check everywhere.
#5
05-04-14, 07:04 PM
I checked the two outlets with the gcfi on the outlet. They were fine. These two don't have one on the outlets. I flipped the main breaker to the house. I didn't see any other kinds of breakers in the box. I guess I need to call Sherlock. Would this elusive gcfi look like a regular breaker?
#6
05-04-14, 08:00 PM
Group Moderator
I checked the two outlets with the gcfi on the outlet
The two receptacles that aren't working could be connected to one of those GFI receptacles. It is possible, although unlikely, that the receptacle there would work and not others connected to it.
#7
05-04-14, 08:03 PM
When I flipped the main breaker, I reset the outlets in the kitchen and bathroom that had the red light and reset button on them. According to the breakers in the box, they're not connected to the outlets that aren't working. They worked fine. I used a blender in the kitchen, and a hair dryer in the bathroom
