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What cause other than circuit breakers which are okay would result in electricity failure?
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∙ 15y ago
Most commonly, a loss of circuit continuity by: A) Disconnected phase wire. B) Disconnected neutral wire. These wires can become disconnected or loose when jarring faulty receptacles, wire nut connections, etc. The way we usually troubleshoot these issues is to attempt to check each receptacle in sequence. The circuit is broken when we get to the first receptacle that does not work. The problem usually lies in the actual receptacle not working, or the working one immediately previous to the faulty one.
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Good design, engineering and construction make electricity safe. The right materials and good manufacturing techniques result in the production of safe wire, transformers, insulators, circuit breakers and all the other hardware associated with the distribution of electric power. And by insuring all distribution systems (including those in structures) are properly installed, safety risks are minimized.
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