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pnannepa
Jun 29, 2009, 04:56 PM
I have 2 pairs of sockets in my bath room (not GFCI) and there is no power in both of them. Another socket in adjacent room also has no power. Think all the 3 are connected. I checked the circuit breaker and that is fine. Was wondering reason for no power?

Appreciate a quick anwer

ballengerb1
Jun 29, 2009, 06:01 PM
Sockets, do you mean receptacles which receive the plug of an appliance like a hair dryer? You need to tes the wires in each outlet because they may still be hot but lack a neutral so there is no circuit. This could be a simple loose black/hot or a loose white/neutral at the first outlet which feds the rest. Got a tester?

ballengerb1
Jul 1, 2009, 08:13 AM
Sorry, just got the notice that you replied. First open the panel and check to make sure the black and white wire coming from the breaker is giving 120 volts. If so, open each receptacle box and test between the black and white on each side of the outlet. Normally you would get 120 on either side of each outlet but you will not due to the problem you described. I think you will likely find one box will have 120 coming in and nothing on the other side. Back to you.