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    krehh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 12, 2009, 06:01 PM
    Paint in outlet
    What happens when paint gets in an outlet---and then the power shuts off?
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    Aug 12, 2009, 06:11 PM

    If it shuts off power only to that outlet, paint may be interupting the connection.
    Paint can cause a bad connection and generat heat. Some Items like motors don't like low voltage.
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    Aug 12, 2009, 08:20 PM

    It may have also tripped the breaker. Did any other outlets go out too?
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