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What would cause the outlet plugs in your house to stop working?
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∙ 14y ago
You have a loose connection somewhere. It is very common especially if your wiring is aluminum, Because when amperage flows through a conductor it heats up, when something heats ups and cools off it expands and contracts, aluminum has a lower melting temp. than copper there for it expands more so than copper so it will loosen up connections more so than copper...
Tripped GFCI..
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What is the active outlet?
the outlet being used (like plugs for cords)
What are some items that are 120 volt?
Every device in your house that plugs into a standard outlet and also the various lights in use in a typical residence.
What could cause an outdoor outlet to lose power if the outlet is new and the wires are getting power and the breaker has not popped?
Most outdoor outlets are on a GFCI device. Depending on when your house was wired the outside plugs may be fed from the GFCI in the bathroom. The method used was to take the downstream side of the bathroom GFCI and run it to the outside plugs all around the house. If you want to delve into this further open a discuss question page
How do you check your wall outlet for ground?
You can get a tester that plugs into the outlet at any home improvement store.
What does wall charger mean?
A charger (like cable - plugs into an outlet) and charges from an outlet on the wall...?
What can you use around your house to gauge your ears to 916s?
Nothing that won't cause and infection or cause trouble with the piercing. Get proper plugs.
Can a hot neutral reverse plug cause a fire?
A reversal of the hot and neutral wires in a wall outlet may not cause a fire, since there is no electrical connection between them. There is a potential for a fire when a device, equipped with a three prong plug, is inserted into this improperly wired outlet. The use of outlet status plugs with luminous indicators help identify improperly wired outlets.
What is kalodiophobia?
A fear of wires, plugs or anything that can be plugged into a wall or outlet.
can a bad rectifier cause spark plugs not to fire?
A rectifier is a device that converts an electronic current. The most common reasons for spark plugs not firing is because they have burned out not be a rectifier isnÕt working.
Does this just plug in an outlet?
You can plug the air conditioner into any outlet in your home, however you should get an outlet strip to protect against power surges. Yes, this HDTV plugs into a normal electrical outlet or power strip.
Why is it dangerous to attach many plugs to a socket?
the outlet will become overloaded and can start a fire
Why Power outlets and entertainment system not working on a 2002 Ford Windstar?
The question should be why the power outlets don't work - the entertainment system (DVD just plugs into the power outlet/cig lighter. The fuses have checked.
