GFI circuit problems

If the breaker is OK, have you checked all the GFI outlets on the circuit? Make sure to hit the test button, then reset, on each one. Sounds like one of them shorted (or tripped) for one reason or another. Have you had any water issues (heavy rains, floods, etc) recently?

-- Proud to be an addicted LJ, GT and HR!

That’s part of the problem – there is no “test” or “reset” on the outlets… the outlets are just regular old outlets. The only “Test” button is the one on the breaker in the breaker box in the garage…

No water issues recently either…

I would check the voltage at the GFI breaker. It sounds like the GFI breaker may shot? An outlet GFI is alot cheaper if you do need to replace it. Just throw one in the first outlet and the downstream outlets will be protected as well… if it is wired correctly ;)

-- Tom, Central New York

...and if you know which outlet is the first one! lol…

-- Proud to be an addicted LJ, GT and HR!

I am thinking that one of your outlets has gone bad and any outlets down-stream from that outlet would be affected as well.

You may want to begin testing outlets beginning with the first outlet coming out of the breaker panel until you find one that does not work. It may be that one or the one before it that may be the cause of the problem.

Dalec

I’d disconnect the circuit and set up a way to test the breaker independently. Seems like it’s either a bad breaker (most likely), an actual ground fault, or some weirder problem with the circuit. Disconnecting the circuit and measuring the voltage at the breaker tells you if it’s an easy fix or a hard one.

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/

Yeah, your first step would be to insure that there is voltage leaving the GFI in the garage.Then check for voltage at a halfway point and work your way to the trouble spot from there. I’ve seen where an improper connection (at a splice or at the outlet) has finally broken leaving the rest of the line useless. Also remember that when you check for voltage, go across (with the meter or test lamp) hot and ground as well. Sometimes it’s the common line that opens up.

Any more? Feel free to ask.

-- Dadoo!

It’s been awhile…did you get it fixed?

-- Dadoo!

Thanks!

I went into the garage, and turned the breaker on & off a couple times… and then tried it again, and it worked! So, I’m still not sure what the problem was, but it’s working now…

Bad breaker…Someone’s been using it for a switch. Replace it.

-- Dadoo!

It definitely sounds like something is wrong with the breaker. If the power is going on and off, then it should be replaced for safety reasons.

-- Bill - Turlock, Ca. - http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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