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    Jul 24, 2009, 07:22 PM
    Outdoor outlet doesn't work
    The outlet by my front door isn't working. There is a light on it, is that a reset button and what should I do also if you use an outlet to long will that short it out or something I had my pool filter plugged in it for about 12 hours. We also had a storm could that have caused it. When electrical thing don't work it scares me because I'm always afraid of a fire
    Thank you ,maisy
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    Jul 24, 2009, 07:27 PM

    Sounds like a GFI receptacle with a pilot light. Should have a reset button. Push it.
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