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Need help with electric outlet problem
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:07 pm
So I have 4 outlets in my kitchen that aren't working. First one is GFI, 2 regular, and one connected to a light switch. I replaced the GFI outlet. Wire coming into GFI outlet is showing 120 volts on multi meter. Checked continuity on all outlets and no shorts. Breaker is showing 120 volts on multi meter.
I'm not sure what my next step is, and this board seems to have some pretty knowledgeable folks. I was going to change the other 3 outlets and light switch. If that doesn't work, change the breaker.
Any advise (besides call an electrician) would be appreciated.
I'm not sure what my next step is, and this board seems to have some pretty knowledgeable folks. I was going to change the other 3 outlets and light switch. If that doesn't work, change the breaker.
Any advise (besides call an electrician) would be appreciated.
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Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:13 pm to EWE TIGER
Did you push the reset button on the GFI?
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:14 pm to EWE TIGER
So they go:
GFI
outlet
outlet
switched outlet
All run off of the wires coming into the GFI? Seems like you didn't hook it up correctly or it is bad. Did you hit the reset button? Did you try bypassing the GFI and seeing if the rest work?
I'm no electrician, just trying to go through the process of elimination. I also think that many outlets would overload the circuit and wiring(if they all originate from the same breaker and you are using kitchen appliances)
GFI
outlet
outlet
switched outlet
All run off of the wires coming into the GFI? Seems like you didn't hook it up correctly or it is bad. Did you hit the reset button? Did you try bypassing the GFI and seeing if the rest work?
I'm no electrician, just trying to go through the process of elimination. I also think that many outlets would overload the circuit and wiring(if they all originate from the same breaker and you are using kitchen appliances)
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:19 pm to EWE TIGER
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:25 pm to EWE TIGER
Look at Hogs reply and get back to us.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 7:55 pm to EWE TIGER
Buy all the books you want read everything possible but This is where I call a professional
Posted on 5/28/14 at 8:11 pm to EWE TIGER
After a 2 year home remodel and changing every thing electrical except the wires, I can say it's a miswired GFI most of the time.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 8:25 pm to hogdaddy
quote:
Did you wire it like this.
Thanks for the diagram. When I disconnected the old GFI, I went out of my way to make sure I connected the same wires to the same screws on the new one. Either I screwed up or the outlet connections were different. Rewired with load wire on top, and all outlets are now functional.
Posted on 5/28/14 at 8:32 pm to EWE TIGER
Glad it helped. 
This post was edited on 5/28/14 at 8:33 pm
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