The house is thirty years old...and so are three of the outlets....three out of four are in the same room right next to each other (all are same circuit). The breaker was never tripped...just to be sure I went back and flipped it off, then on...
What type of problem am I likely looking at? Is replacing the outlets a good bet?
2007-02-22 11:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by badmanpoker 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It was a loose wire in an outlet in another room, on an outlet which was working...
three wires had been plugged into the back...and the genius who wired it put one black wire on a screw...it seemed to have melted the plastic in order to free itself...very interesting...
2007-02-22 14:51:25 · update #1
If they're all on the same circuit, and the breaker wasn't tripped - then you are looking at an open circuit -- a wire has become disconnected or broken somewhere in line (quite possibly directly "connected" to one of the outlets)
2007-02-22 11:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your electrical problem is likely due to one faulty plug. The best method would be to check the voltage in each outlet. Most probable cause is a poor connection or a burned off connection due to a poor connection.
Check each outlet with a volt meter. Most likely there is one that is only putting out a minimal amount of voltage. If this is not the problem --- go back to the fuse panel and check out the voltage before and after the circuit breaker. If your problem is there --- check the connections Ensure that you do not ground out the connections ---- or you will have instant arc welding !!!
Good luck and be careful
2007-02-22 11:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by neon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to pull out the outlets and even the ones that are working in the area and check all connections and it is a good chance that they be backed stabbed where the wires are stuck into the back of the plugs instead of on the screws where they should be so rewire onto the screws
2007-02-22 11:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by brndnh721 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Circuit interupt. Turn off power and check all wire connections on that plug ckt. You're bound to find a bad outlet or a loose connection
2007-02-22 11:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a possible loose wire or connection at the juction box or breaker box may be your problem ,have an electrician test the circuit and see if its putting out any current , then test the outlets
2007-02-22 12:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by william n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK Let me guess , this room also has water in it. If so look for one outlet with a ground fault reset button. If your problem is in the kitchen it could be for disposal, dishwasher or fridge. Ground faults are supposed to be dedicated to only one outlet but in some older homes the electrican will install them in a circuit of several outlets. Check for a ground fault.
2007-02-22 11:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
properties, counting on the 365 days they have been geared up, the two have 3 or 4 pronged dryer retailers. you could desire to have a plug that's applicable to your place - you could no longer make a three pass right into a 4 or vice versa. you will would desire to purchase the plug that's applicable to your place from a hardware or equipment keep and replace it.
2017-01-03 09:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by mayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋