Steve-WA wrote: or more likely it powers an outlet for a lamp
1987Commodore wrote:Usually that switch would be for an outlet close to the door to operate a table lamp
bingo! there were so many outlets not working @ first I forgot about the one by the door as all the wall framing lumber got piled there.
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kinda dumb that a lamp that close to the door would be easy to turn off manually. oh well, I'm sure I'll rearrange many circuits anyway.
I'm thinking a master switch for all un-essential devices like phone chargers so I can kill them all when I leave.
1987Commodore wrote:
The heat tape outlet should be on a GFI protected circuit, so look for a GFI outlet, probably in a bathroom. The outside receptacles are likely fed from that, unless you have a GFI breaker in your electrical panel.
the outside oulets are on the bathroom gfi. the kitchen gfi was completely rusted so I bypassed it temporarily, but no luck. I do have 2 gfi breakers, but they only power the dishwasher and fridge cirucuits..
I'll address the heat tape outlet in a few weeks when my dad helps me move the water shut-off valve to the bathroom or water heater. not sure how or why someone would want a washing machine in the master closet..
right now I've got the heat tape on a drop cord to the outside outlet.
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