Timeline for How do I diagnose an open circuit where several outlets are not working?
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| Jun 8, 2020 at 0:36 | comment | added | Philip Rego | The same outlet is working now. I think just the ground wire was detatched. I connected the wires and it works. | |
| May 14, 2020 at 1:57 | comment | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | @PhilipRego Those outlets cost 60 cents. And nowadays, they come with a free virus! | |
| May 13, 2020 at 22:35 | comment | added | HoneyDo | Also, don't use the backstabs. Make sure the wire is run clockwise 3/4 of the way around the screw and is securely under the screw. In the above pic the wire is not completely under the screw and does not look secure. Always a good idea to wrap the outlet with electrical tape as recommended by George Anderson. | |
| May 13, 2020 at 21:28 | comment | added | George Anderson | If the outlet is truly defective (unlikely), then just replace it, they are pretty inexpensive. Most likely like Harp said, there was a short (a real short) and when you removed the outlet, you broke the errant contact point. Check all the connections and best practice is to use electrical tape wrapped over the screws for the wires. IMHO. | |
| May 13, 2020 at 21:18 | comment | added | Philip Rego | That was it! I took out the outlet and the breaker stays on now! Other outlets working. Is there an easy way to fix this outlet? I might just leave it out. I never use this outlet anyway. | |
| May 13, 2020 at 21:15 | vote | accept | Philip Rego | ||
| May 13, 2020 at 20:56 | history | answered | Harper - Reinstate Monica | CC BY-SA 4.0 |