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Wiring a Light Fixture to a GFCI Outlet

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I added a spot light to an outside receptacle, checked for voltage before closing up box, now the light does not work, could it be the GFCI receptacle?

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Electrical Project: I installed a spot light to an outside GFCI receptacle but now the light does not work, could the GFCI outlet be bad?

This electrical wiring question came from Tom, a Handyman in Florida.

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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Tom.

Problem Wiring a Light Fixture to a GFCI Outlet

Wiring a Light Fixture to a GFCI Outlet

This electrical wiring project is about Adding to the Wiring a GFCI Outlet in the Front Yard of a Old Home.

GFCI Outlet to Light Fixture

  1. Tom, from the information you have provided,  Yes, the GFCI could be defective.
  2. Make sure the wiring connections to the GFCI outlet are correct.
  3. Check the orientation of the wiring to the LINE and LOAD of the GFCI outlet.

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