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It's not the outlets themselves which are the problem, it's what might be plugged in to them. The more outlets, the more loads that can be added to the circuit. Having lots of outlets simply increases the opportunity to add loads, and ultimately, to overload the circuit. Overloads, as you may know, can result ultimately in fires with attendant loss of property or even lives. Of course, if only small loads are plugged in to the outlets, and/or if many of the outlets are unused, then there would be no problem -- except possibly for one: you need to make sure your installation is "up to code"; that is, it complies with the laws and regulations that apply to your electrical wiring. In the USA, a good place to start if you have questions about code requirements is http://www.nfpa.org/freecodes/free_access_agreement.asp?id=7008SB This site gives you free access to the 2008 National Electrical Code.

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Lost electricity to 3 rooms and you checked the circuit breaker and they are all in What else might be the problem?

If the circuit breakers are confirmed to be in the "on" position and the power is still out in those rooms, the issue may lie with a tripped GFCI outlet in one of the rooms, a faulty electrical outlet or switch, or a problem with the wiring in those specific areas. It's recommended to consult a qualified electrician to further diagnose and address the problem.


Does a hissing sound coming from the wall where a space heater is plugged in indicate a problem with the wiring or cause a fire?

It might. Does the sound follow the space heater to a different outlet? If you place your head between the space heater and the outlet, does the hissing sound come from the wall, or from the heater? Sometimes different sounds come from different sides of applicances, and these sounds can reflect off the wall. A standard vacuum cleaner and some electric irons draw about the same current as a space heater. Is the sound present with either of those plugged into the same outlet instead? It might be a snake, saying "thank you" for the warmth.


If a receptical outlet doesn't have neutral wire where is my problem?

The receptacle that you are looking at might be a 240 volt receptacle and that is the reason, there is no neutral needed. You should be able to tell by the configuration of the blade pattern if it is rated for 240 volt operation.


Can you use 120 volt outlet for a 100 volt appliance?

The safe operating range of voltages for the appliance should be marked on the back, near where the cable enters the device. Using an applicance at an excessive voltage could cause overheating which might destroy the appliance and could cause a fire.


What if your bathrooms outlets are not working 4 outlets but the circuit breaker is not fliped How do you figure out what the problem is?

Your bathroom outlets might be connected to a GFCI Outlet. The Ground Fault Circuit Intercept outlet prevents you from electrocuting yourself in the odd chance that you drop an electrical appliance into the water of the bath tub while you're in it. Look around and see if there's one outlet with 2 buttons on it labeled Test and Reset and if you find one hit the Reset button and see if the other outlets start working.

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