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    Jun 21, 2010, 12:28 PM
    Outside electrical outlet not working
    I have an outlet that is located on the outside of my house. I was plugging something into a hanging light that received power from the outlet. When I was plugging something in I heard a pop a saw a spark at the outlet. The outlet is now dead and I am looking for help to get the outlet working. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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    Jun 21, 2010, 12:40 PM

    Does the receptacle have two small buttons, one test one reset? You shorted out so check your fuse box or breaker panel. Being an outside receptacle its likely a GFCI breaker or outlet
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    Jun 21, 2010, 12:45 PM

    Seek professional help!!

    You may have a short in your wiring somewhere, and probably need the outlet replaced. It is probably a good idea to have someone experienced to have a look at it to avoid fire hazards.
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    Jun 21, 2010, 01:03 PM

    No need for a pro at this point. Let mjuliana look for the breaker and then reset and try a different something to plug in. DIYers like to find their own fix. If we called an electrician every time a breaker pops they drive the Benz and we won't
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    Jun 21, 2010, 02:03 PM
    Ballenger-
    It does not have the test/retest buttons and the breaker was not tripped so we are kind of at a loss right now... any other suggestions? Otherwise we might be paying for a professional.. I am guessing there needs to be some new wiring to be done!
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    Jun 21, 2010, 02:50 PM

    Are you ready and skkilled enough to try a DIYer with 120 vac?
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