I tried to install a GFCI plug but when I turned the power back on nothing happened everything on that circuit went dead it breaker didn't even trip, so I took off the the GFCI and wrapped the wires in electrical tape and then turned the power back on but still nothing. What could be the problem? need help please
2006-12-04 00:59:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did you get the right amps. You must be specific when purchasing them. I would go back to the store and ask questions, tell them what you need it for. You don't want to start changing all the breakers only to find out that they're not the problem. And you don't want to keep installing new GFCI, they're expensive.
2006-12-04 01:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the plug worked before, it's the GFCI. If the breaker didn't trip, then you have it wired so all the current goes through the GFCI, and the GFCI is tripped out.
There are two sets of taps on the GFCI, one set is for the power to that device, the other set is for running from that device to other things. Make sure you have it wired right...white and black have to be in the right place and the ground has to be good. The GFCI will only reset if you have power to it and it's wired right.
Breakers don't go bad often. It's your wiring job...sorry.
2006-12-07 22:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If everything on the circuit is non-functional, the breaker has tripped or is broken. Try resetting it, and if that doesn't work, replace it. They are inexpensive -- a typical breaker costs less than $4. Before replacing the breaker, use a neon tester to verify that there is power on the busbar (you can verify by checking another breaker on the same busbar) but not at the breaker's screw terminal.
2006-12-04 01:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
did the outlet that u replaced work in the beginning?if a gfi is installed improperly it will not trip .the hot and neutral [blk.....and white usually]go to the side marked load on the gfi [make sure that these wires are from the power source]next if there are any outlets to be wired after the gfi these go to the line side of the gfi .also you need a ground-wire [either yellow or green]going to the green screw on the end of outlet .if u have conduit and metal boxes then secure the green to the box .
2006-12-04 05:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by ata31254 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen breakers go bad. About all I can think of right now. You can try replacing the breaker, ohming it out may show that it still works, you need an actual load on it. Replacement is the best.
2006-12-04 01:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you make sure the rest button was in when you turned power back on.
2006-12-04 10:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ray D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋