Articles about GFCI Problem

Outside Lights Stopped Working after a Rain Storm

By Dave Rongey

Patty in California asks: Power runs from the house to an exterior driveway gate where we have two photocell lights on top of rock columns. After heavy rains our outside lights stopped working and a GFCI outlet tripped off.

Tags: electrical problem, gfci outlet, gfci outlet will not reset, no power to lights, problem with outside lights

Why an Outdoor LED Light Can Trip a GFI Outlet

By Dave Rongey

Why does an outdoor LED light fixture trip a GFI Outlet? This electrical wiring question is about an Electrical Problem with a GFCI Outlet in the Back Yard of a Old Home that is connected to an LED Light Fixture.

Tags: gfi outlet tripps, outdoor electric circuit, problem with gfi, problem with outdoor light, wires to a gfi outlet

Identifying GFCI Circuit Problems

By Dave Rongey

How can I find out what is tripping a GFCI Breaker? Problems that Cause GFCI Circuits to Trip, Clearing the GFCI Circuit of Possible Problem Devices.

Tags: GFCI, gfci breaker problem, gfci breaker trips, gfci circuit, gfci problem, gfi receptacle, hot tub, how to electrical, tripping gfci, tripping gfci breaker

Troubleshooting a GFCI Problem In a Shed

By Dave Rongey

Lee in San Jose, California asks: How to Troubleshoot GFCI Circuit Wiring: Methods of GFCI Protected Wiring, Troubleshooting GFCI Circuit Wiring in a Shed.

Tags: 120 volt gfci circuit, electrical circuit, electrical wiring, gfci outlet, gfci wiring, neutral wire shock, shed circuit, shed gfci, shed wiring, wiring for a shed

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Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.