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Posted by on April 6, 2008, 8:26 pm
Hello guys,
I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the
breaker, and it's fine. I have also done some research, which
indicates that a tripped GFI outlet could cause the problem, however,
I removed the GFI that's on the dead circuit, and there is no power
going to the GFI even. None of the lines, on that circuit, that I've
located in my house are hot.
Does anyone have some additional troubleshooting ideas?
Thanks,
Trevor
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Posted by Tony Hwang on April 6, 2008, 8:41 pm
pcgeek86@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello guys,
>
> I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the
> breaker, and it's fine. I have also done some research, which
> indicates that a tripped GFI outlet could cause the problem, however,
> I removed the GFI that's on the dead circuit, and there is no power
> going to the GFI even. None of the lines, on that circuit, that I've
> located in my house are hot.
>
> Does anyone have some additional troubleshooting ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Trevor
Hmmm.
Logic tells me if there is power at point A and no power at point B.
Guess what? Something wrong between point A and B? You measure votlage
between neutral and hot wires. Again logic tells me there is continuity
problem oon either or both wire between point A and B.
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Posted by Old & Grumpy on April 6, 2008, 8:45 pm
Hey Tony alittle fore play may help
also Tony
> pcgeek86@gmail.com wrote:
>> Hello guys,
>>
>> I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the
>> breaker, and it's fine. I have also done some research, which
>> indicates that a tripped GFI outlet could cause the problem, however,
>> I removed the GFI that's on the dead circuit, and there is no power
>> going to the GFI even. None of the lines, on that circuit, that I've
>> located in my house are hot.
>>
>> Does anyone have some additional troubleshooting ideas?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Trevor
> Hmmm.
> Logic tells me if there is power at point A and no power at point B.
> Guess what? Something wrong between point A and B? You measure votlage
> between neutral and hot wires. Again logic tells me there is continuity
> problem oon either or both wire between point A and B.
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Posted by on April 6, 2008, 9:06 pm
This seems oblivious but if you haven't done this start here:
1) With the breaker on, identify all dead outlet and switches. Check
every outlet, switch, appliance, junction box and light.
2) Turn breaker off, identify all dead outlet and switches. Check
ever outlet, switch, appliance, junction box and light.
3) Any device that is dead in step two and is live in step 1 needs to
be checked for problems.
4) If all the devices in step 3 check out then you either missed an
device or junction box or you have a wiring problem between two boxes
and it might be time to call a pro.
n Apr 6, 8:26=A0pm, pcgee...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello guys,
>
> I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the
> breaker, and it's fine. I have also done some research, which
> indicates that a tripped GFI outlet could cause the problem, however,
> I removed the GFI that's on the dead circuit, and there is no power
> going to the GFI even. None of the lines, on that circuit, that I've
> located in my house are hot.
>
> Does anyone have some additional troubleshooting ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Trevor
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Posted by on April 6, 2008, 9:46 pm
On Apr 6, 8:06 pm, nonam...@hotmail.com wrote:
> This seems oblivious but if you haven't done this start here:
>
> 1) With the breaker on, identify all dead outlet and switches. Check
> every outlet, switch, appliance, junction box and light.
>
> 2) Turn breaker off, identify all dead outlet and switches. Check
> ever outlet, switch, appliance, junction box and light.
>
> 3) Any device that is dead in step two and is live in step 1 needs to
> be checked for problems.
>
> 4) If all the devices in step 3 check out then you either missed an
> device or junction box or you have a wiring problem between two boxes
> and it might be time to call a pro.
>
> n Apr 6, 8:26 pm, pcgee...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > Hello guys,
>
> > I've got a dead circuit in my house. I tested the output of the
> > breaker, and it's fine. I have also done some research, which
> > indicates that a tripped GFI outlet could cause the problem, however,
> > I removed the GFI that's on the dead circuit, and there is no power
> > going to the GFI even. None of the lines, on that circuit, that I've
> > located in my house are hot.
>
> > Does anyone have some additional troubleshooting ideas?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Trevor
That sounds like some good advice. I haven't, as of yet, been able to
find any live outlets on this circuit. This circuit actually affects a
large number of things, including:
Basement lights
3 power outlets in the living room
1st floor bath - GFI outlet
1st floor bath - fan
1st floor bath - light
Front & Back outdoor a/c outlets
Garage door motor
Alarm system in garage
I still haven't checked a couple light switches though, so I'll have
to see about those.
Thanks,
Trevor
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