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Electrical problem
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:48 pm
I have a switch that feeds an outlet. Outlet has no power. Checked the voltage at switch…zero. No thrown breakers. All GCFI’s reset. Any ideas why no power?
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:50 pm to RB5
Per my recent home issues, either you have a GFCI you haven't checked or the breaker is bad.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:55 pm to RB5
Do you have power coming into the switch? Possible bad switch
This post was edited on 12/17/23 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:56 pm to RB5
do cheapest things first. Replace the switch.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:58 pm to soccerfüt
Not funny. Never know who’s dumb enough but then I guess that’s Darwinism.
To answer the OP. Pull cover off the outlet and check the wires running into outlet for power. If you have power then it’s a bad outlet. If no power go to circuit breaker
To answer the OP. Pull cover off the outlet and check the wires running into outlet for power. If you have power then it’s a bad outlet. If no power go to circuit breaker
This post was edited on 12/17/23 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:58 pm to RB5
Is the switch connected to anything else like a light or ceiling fan? That would be one way to see if it's the switch or not.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:01 pm to Powerman
No power to switch. But no breakers are thrown.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:02 pm to RB5
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I have a switch that feeds an outlet. Outlet has no power. Checked the voltage at switch…zero. No thrown breakers. All GCFI’s reset. Any ideas why no power?
bad connection somewhere
most houses run power to the light before it goes down to the switch, check the ceiling box for a loose connection but turn off power before doing it. a lose wire can light you up and ruin your day, or even start a fire
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:03 pm to RB5
Did you replace anything recently?
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:04 pm to keakar
Thanks for all the suggestions. Appreciated
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:05 pm to hubreb
Nothing has been replaced recently. Everything was working a week ago.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:06 pm to RB5
quote:. Did you eyeball or reset?
But no breakers are thrown.
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:24 pm to meansonny
quote:This. Sometimes the GFCI on one outlet feeds others so go check the nearby outlets.
either you have a GFCI you haven't checked or the breaker is bad
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:25 pm to RB5
quote:
Any ideas why no power?
Did you pay the bill?
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:25 pm to RB5
Are you sure there is not an unknown GFI receptacle upstream that is tripped?
Quite often a receptacle is fed from a GFI in another area of the house.
Quite often a receptacle is fed from a GFI in another area of the house.
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