Electrical Question From Kevin About Home Wiring
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Question: I was running a circular saw and my outlet stopped working. I reset all the breakers and it didn’t fix my problem. I also checked the jumper boxes in the basement thinking that it blew the wires loose with no success. |
Electrical Question from Kevin about Home Wiring
Received from Kevin a Homeowner in Warren, Ohio
[ad#block]Question: I was running a circular saw and my outlet stopped working. I reset all the breakers and it didn’t fix my problem. I also checked the jumper boxes in the basement thinking that it blew the wires loose with no success. I am stumped, can you please help. I am pretty handy around the house with numerous items but for some reason this has me at a stand still. Please help.
Thank you,
Kevin
Jack of all Trades, Master of None!!!
Additional Comments: I have learned a lot from this site, just not on my issue at the moment
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question.
The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:
For more information about Home Wiring
Home Wiring Diagrams
This link is helpful as a Homeowner
Do-It-Yourself Electrical
Make sure not to miss these Resources for: More about Outlets
Wiring Outlets
Be Careful and Be Safe – Never Work on Energized Circuits!
For Best Results Consult a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
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