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    darrenjackman Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2010, 12:01 PM
    My outdoor plug?
    I have an outside plug. It has been working fine until recintly. I plug something in and it works for a short while 2-3 min then it switches over to test mode and I am left in the dark. Can someone help?
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    Nov 30, 2010, 12:02 PM

    Test mode?. explain that part better please.
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    Nov 30, 2010, 12:18 PM
    Are you talking about a GFCI that is tripping? If it is, you have a bad outlet or it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do and whatever you are plugging in is defective.
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    Nov 30, 2010, 07:21 PM
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    Yes. The GFCI is tripping. We recently had a flud and it may have gotten some water in it. Would this cause the problem? Thanks for the response.
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    Nov 30, 2010, 09:13 PM
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    Absolutely. There are small electrical circuits in there that are probably damaged. They cost <$10at Harbor freight and about $15 at HD and Lowe's.
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