December 13, 2011 By Dave Rongey ©2007-2012Author - Licensed Electrical Contractor Filed under Wiring GFI Outlets
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GFI Outlets Will Not Reset if the Wiring Is Incorrect
- Everything is wired correctly but after I have checked for loose connections and found none I still have no power to the actual outlet even though I have power through the wires which I have tested.
- How do i fix this?
This electrical question came from: Eric, a Handyman from Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Eric.
Wiring GFCI Outlets
- Eric, make sure the GFI outlet Test and Reset buttons are functioning.
- If the Test and Reset buttons do not function the the wiring configurations is incorrect and you will need to double check your corrections.
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