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Several weeks ago I lost power to several of my kitchen outlets. I have tried and failed to diagnose the problem on several occasions. Below I explain my attempts...
Of the outlets not working, Refer (non-gfci outlet) and two other kitchen outlets that are gfci outlets.
First attemp was checking all breakers, including any other possible gfci that might be on same line---none was tripped. I then replaced 2 of the gfci outlets---still nothing. I tested the breakers and I do have power to the outlets.
I have the outlets wired with the line wires (those from the box) to the "line" hook up of the gfci. Still nothing. I have tried to reset the gfci, still no luck.
Can someone explain how the "load" portion of the gfci works? Is it possible that if it is another outlet that is not working could cause this? For example: I have power at the gfci line in, but if the load is going to another outlet that is faulty, would this break the circuit?
I have a feeling this is something very simple, and that is the reason for the post...
Thanks in advance,
VK
Of the outlets not working, Refer (non-gfci outlet) and two other kitchen outlets that are gfci outlets.
First attemp was checking all breakers, including any other possible gfci that might be on same line---none was tripped. I then replaced 2 of the gfci outlets---still nothing. I tested the breakers and I do have power to the outlets.
I have the outlets wired with the line wires (those from the box) to the "line" hook up of the gfci. Still nothing. I have tried to reset the gfci, still no luck.
Can someone explain how the "load" portion of the gfci works? Is it possible that if it is another outlet that is not working could cause this? For example: I have power at the gfci line in, but if the load is going to another outlet that is faulty, would this break the circuit?
I have a feeling this is something very simple, and that is the reason for the post...
Thanks in advance,
VK
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