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    Jun 30, 2012, 12:06 PM
    One electrical outlet socket works but the other does not. What's to d
    One electrical outlet socket works but the other does not. What's to do?
    On one electrical outlet, one socket works but the other does not. Also, on the same circuit, another outlet has no power at all.
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    Jun 30, 2012, 01:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Sal_M_Coyote View Post
    One electrical outlet socket works but the other does not. What's to do?
    From here, reading this description, I have no idea where to even start. Calling an electrician is my only advice at this time.



    Quote Originally Posted by Sal_M_Coyote View Post
    On one electrical outlet, one socket works but the other does not. Also, on the same circuit, another outlet has no power at all.
    Sounds like maybe something is switched. Are there any switches in the area that you don't know what they do?
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