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looking for electrical advice

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:24 pm
by geraldk
any ideas why one complete circut would be off and no breakers are tripped on a older 1977 m/h

RE: looking for electrical advice

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:51 pm
by Robert
IF it is one circuit only (all outlets/switches effected on same circuit)and it is ALL of that circuit (nothing on circuit works):

IF there are any GFCI outlets reset/test those.

If no GFCI outlets present on circuit, inspect the first outlet/switch on the circuit and check for loose Hot wire or Neutral wire.

If it has the stab in wires in back, gently pull on them to see if they're loose.

It is best to remove those type and use screws on sides to make connections.

Hot wire to brass screw and Neutral to silver screw.

Wrap wire clockwise around screw and be sure screwhead is touching wire only, not insulation.

Take care and best wishes,
Robert

RE: looking for electrical advice

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:10 pm
by geraldk
a big thnxs robert i found a loose wire on the first plug in on the circut just as you suggested it was a loose push in wire and now been changed to wrap around the screw type once again many thanks !!!!

RE: looking for electrical advice

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:28 pm
by Robert
Hi,

You're very welcome. If one was stab in, most likely all others are as well.

When time allows, it would be best to change all connections to the screws.

Just do one at a time until all have been changed. Will alleviate a future power outage at a very inconvenient time.

Glad it got you fixed up.

Take care and best wishes,
Robert