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    Sep 19, 2008, 03:04 AM
    Can wet sprinkler wires short electrical outlet outside.
    I was working on a sprinkler wire that neede repair. It got we and the electric outlet outside won't work. The main electric sprinkler control box was connected to the outled that won't work now. Circuit breaker did not trip. What is most likely cause of problem and suggested remedy?:eek:
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    Sep 19, 2008, 03:43 AM
    It is doubtful the water on the low voltage side would have done it, but look for a tripped GFI somewhere.
    The outside receptacle should be GFI protected.

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