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    rgjones7 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 10, 2012, 07:51 AM
    Outdoor receptacle not working
    I have 2 outdoor receptacle that have quit working. I have checked the controlling GFCI receptacle and it has not tripped. I have reset it and still no current to outside recep's.
    What now?
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
    RJ
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    Dec 10, 2012, 08:03 AM
    Could be a loose connection somewhere in the circuit, could be a defective circuit breaker or GFI receptacle.

    The only method would be to use a voltage meter to troubleshoot the circuit beginning at the circuit breaker to the outlets that are not working.
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