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    Oct 16, 2008, 08:08 AM
    GFCI outlets not resetting
    I have a GFCI outlet that will not reset? It was working, then stopped. And now it will not reset. I have placed 3 new outlets in the spot and when I plug something in, it goes from correctly wired to open hot.
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    Oct 16, 2008, 01:12 PM
    Where did place three new receptacles?
    Are they wired from the load side of the GFI?
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    Oct 16, 2008, 02:40 PM

    Ckeck for 120 volts at line side.
    Many will not reset if breaker is off(no power)or if a problem oon the load side. Remove load side and test to see if the problem is the GFI, or something on the Load side.
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