December 19, 2011 By Dave Rongey ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under GFCI Outlet Lost Power

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Causes of Lost Power to GFCI Outlets

Symptoms of a Bad GFCI Outlet

• There is a GFI on the circuit. The breaker doesn’t trip nor does the GFI. but the circuit loses power.

This electrical question came from: Bruce, a Homeowner from Edna, Texas.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Bruce.

GFCI Electrical Outlet

• Bruce, the GFCI itself may be bad and need to be replaced.
• What you are describing is one symptom of a bad or mis-wired GFCI outlet. Realistically, most GFCI outlets do not last forever and may need replacing.

The Following links will assist you with your GFCI Electrical Outlet:

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Lost Power
Licensed Electrician Reveals the Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting Methods used to solve the majority of the home electrical problems and wiring failures encountered.

• Circuit Breakers
• House Wiring Circuits and Circuit Breakers
• GFCI Outlet Wiring
• Troubleshooting
  
• Electrical Wiring
• Types of Electrical Testers
• Using Electrical Testers

GFCI Outlet Wiring

• Wiring Diagram GFI
• The features and benefits of GFCI outlets and receptacles will give you a clear understanding of the importance why these safety devices are required by code to help protect you and your family against accidental electrical shock hazards.

Electrical Circuits

• Electric Circuit Listing
• The size of the home electrical service panel is designed by calculating the square footage of the home and factoring in the code requirements for the electrical circuits that are required.

Electrical Circuit breakers

• Electrical Wiring Protection using Circuit Breakers
• A guide to home electrical circuit breakers and how they work to protect your electrical wiring. When properly installed, your home electrical wiring is protected by a circuit protection device.

Electrical troubleshooting and repairs

• Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Problems
• Licensed Electrician Reveals the Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting Methods used to solve the majority of the home electrical problems and wiring failures encountered.

Using electrical testers

• Electrical Safety and Voltage Testers
• When working on home electrical wiring, quality voltage testers can play an important part in electrical safety. Electrical testers enable you to identify electrical circuits and help prevent the possibility of accidental electrical shock.