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  • Feb 10, 2008, 11:08 AM
    matt614
    'Strange' (to me) outdoor GFI outlet
    I have outdoor halogens controlled by a transformer, which is then plugged into an outdoor receptacle that must be a GFI, but without an apparent reset. It has two small (1/4" diameter each) round dials that are green and red. They look like they are supposed to be turned and not pushed in to reset.

    The other day it rained a lot and the next day when I switched the lights on outside, I heard a clicking sound for about 1/2 second and saw no lights. During the day, I went up to the transformer and GFI box, which is next to it, while my wife tried to push the lights on from inside. I identified the clicking as coming from the outlet and not the transformer (saved money there!). I just cannot identify how to reset this GFI or what. Has anyone ever seen a unit like this? By the way, the breaker in the garage is fine and was not tripped.

    Thank you
  • Feb 10, 2008, 01:37 PM
    tkrussell
    Can you provide a clear picture of the outlet, or a make and model number?

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