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re: GFI outlet reset question
Posted on 11/3/21 at 5:49 pm to Miketheseventh
Posted on 11/3/21 at 5:49 pm to Miketheseventh
Yes, I did the same thing one time, wiring locations can vary depending on who makes the GFCI, so putting them in the exact same spot without looking at the markings could mean wiring it incorrectly.
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Posted on 11/5/21 at 7:10 am to PistolPete45
Like others said, make sure your upstream input wires are going into the “line“. And if any downstream circuits- make sure is going into the “load“.
If that is all correct, check that your grounds/pigtails in the box aren’t shorting to hot screws on the side of receptacle. That will trip it (gfi doing it’s job). Also, wrap those side screw terminals with a few layers of electrical tape. This could be the issue if all crammed in there- GFCI‘s take up a lot of fill, especially in smaller box.
If all that is correct, then you need to investigate upstream circuit like others said.
If that is all correct, check that your grounds/pigtails in the box aren’t shorting to hot screws on the side of receptacle. That will trip it (gfi doing it’s job). Also, wrap those side screw terminals with a few layers of electrical tape. This could be the issue if all crammed in there- GFCI‘s take up a lot of fill, especially in smaller box.
If all that is correct, then you need to investigate upstream circuit like others said.
Posted on 11/5/21 at 8:19 pm to PistolPete45
Another thing you could try is leave the load wires off and see if it will reset when you turn the power back on. Most GFCI receptacles will not reset without the power being restored
Posted on 11/6/21 at 7:25 am to PistolPete45
That same mistake cost me $80 about a month ago. I called an electrician because replacing a fixture like-for-like is the extent of electrical work I feel comfortable doing. It took him just a few minutes to figure out what was going on. I felt like a fool at the time, but totally worth it for the safety aspect.
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