I have checked everything. I have checked all of the indoor GFI outlets and they are all working fine.
2006-07-09 11:42:27 · 8 answers · asked by Rebel 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You probably have to replace that particular outlet. It's not very hard---you just turn off the breaker, unscrew the wires from the back of the old outlet (noting which wires go on which terminals), screw the wires onto the new terminals and stuff the thing back in the wall.
I'm not sure how much an outdoor GFCI outlet is, but an indoor one is about $12.
2006-07-09 11:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Karen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could turn off power at the breaker and replace it with a new one which is also rated for outdoors. It may be that the outlet is feeding others, and the problem's someplace else. Up to three can be hooked up in a chain, and still provide the GFI protection from that GFI if they feed through it properly. But I'd check to ensure power was off by using a multimeter before I did anything with the wiring, or replacing it. If you don't know how to do it, I'd pay an electrician to fix it. It's cheaper than a hospital bill, and a lot less trouble to your relatives and friends than a funeral.
2006-07-09 12:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, with GFI (Ground Fault Indicator) connections, the GFI should be the first connection on the circuit. Make sure the Hot and Neutral connections to this switch are aligned properly.
If your GFI is installed correctly and operational (you can test by replacing the GFI to see if it works with one you know to be good) ... but it continues to unset itself, then you either have incorrect wiring further down the circuit ... or you have a ground fault.
My parents suffered from this condition in 2005 ... at first they replaced the GFI, but that didn't help (partially because my step-father installed it incorrectly). I fixed the wiring to the GFI, and it started to work ... then a week later the circuit stopped working again. The reason ... an extension cord outside that my step-father had run over with the mower and "fixed" by wrapping the cut with duct tape.
Electrical cords with a cut that exposes the Hot or Neutral lines in any way should be replaced. If the Ground is all that is exposed, then you're ok.
2006-07-09 11:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Arkangyle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your circuit breaker box there should be one there that has a test button on the switch. Some homes like mine have two boxes. The other is called the sub panel circuit breaker box. find that test button. Push it way up until you see the letters OFF and hold then push it down you should feel some presure and it will pop on. Push the reset button, plug a radio into the bad gfci that did not work and I would bet you will here music.
2006-07-09 14:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it"s actually GFCI- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt. and yes check the wiring first. Make sure the live wires coming in are connected to the Line, and the wires to the rest of the circuit are connected to the Load. If its reversed, it wont reset. Just remember; Live=Line/Load=Out
2006-07-09 12:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it. Not comfortable with this task? Call a licensed electrician.
2006-07-09 12:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it. shut off your breaker to that area.
Black wire= hot---goes to the gold terminal
White wire=common---goes to silver terminal
Green wire=ground---goes to green terminal
Good Luck.
2006-07-09 12:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by Martin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should have a licensed electrician look at it. You don't want to risk an electrical fire over it. Please call an expert.
2006-07-09 11:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋