Power loss on receptacle update?
#1
12-27-19, 12:08 PM
Power loss on receptacle update?
Having a strange issue, am simply updating a few receptacles and they are not getting any power after the installation. I am taking out these old/ugly CSA 15-125 and replacing them with nicer looking but exactly the same functionally Levitron 15-125 receptacles and putting the breaker back I have nothing.
both of them are on split circuits and the split power tab was properly removed.
I have never had an issue with Levitron products before, and it doesn't make sense that 2 receptacles would be doa in the same box, I've never even had one.
both of them are on split circuits and the split power tab was properly removed.
I have never had an issue with Levitron products before, and it doesn't make sense that 2 receptacles would be doa in the same box, I've never even had one.
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#2
12-27-19, 12:55 PM
I find it hard to believe that the receptacles themselves are bad. I guess it's possible, but I've never seen/heard of one.
More likely is the removal of a tab on an upstream receptacle where the tab shouldn't have been removed. Are these on different circuits? Or is one receptacle switched?
My guess is if you trace back with a voltage tester, you'll see that one receptacle has power coming in, but none going out.
More likely is the removal of a tab on an upstream receptacle where the tab shouldn't have been removed. Are these on different circuits? Or is one receptacle switched?
My guess is if you trace back with a voltage tester, you'll see that one receptacle has power coming in, but none going out.
#3
12-27-19, 01:48 PM
That doesn't make sense either, i didnt touch any wiring other than what's in the receptacle. Both were working fine, they were just ugly and the wallplates done, I'm just updating the appearance. Bizarre.
#5
12-27-19, 07:36 PM
Correct tab broken, i did figure it out and it was a breaker box issue. I've never had that happen before, but i wonder if it was related to both of them being split circuits with the joined switches.
looking forward to replacing this breaker. How big do they make them now for residential use. This is a 200a but I'd go bigger with more spaces.
looking forward to replacing this breaker. How big do they make them now for residential use. This is a 200a but I'd go bigger with more spaces.
#7
12-27-19, 11:11 PM
Apologies, I don't mean to muddy the forum with nonsense. This particular issue was resolved! Was the breaker not the receptacles. I'll consult a professional on the breaker.
#9
12-28-19, 08:22 AM
I'll consult a professional on the breaker.
Why bother, most residential breakers only cost around $5 each; some a little more and some a little less. Just replace any questionable breakers.
#11
12-29-19, 01:11 PM
Verify voltage at output of breaker? Test the voltage right at the breaker after turning it on? No. I can't say I've ever done that. Or would?
regardless, the breaker is not bad, everything is operational and i did test for correct wiring and voltage. Just not at the breaker.
I was then referring to updating/replacing the entire breaker box, not a single breaker. But that is a departure from this thread topic so I'll just leave it for now.
Cheers,
regardless, the breaker is not bad, everything is operational and i did test for correct wiring and voltage. Just not at the breaker.
I was then referring to updating/replacing the entire breaker box, not a single breaker. But that is a departure from this thread topic so I'll just leave it for now.
Cheers,
