wires,outlets, or switch?

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 20, 2015 10:38:41 GMT -5

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woke up this morning to find that the kitchen light, and three outlets along the same wall as the switch aren't working, this has happened before, and it just seemed to correct itself,do any of you fellas have any idea as to what could be causing this? I checked all the breakers and they seem to be fine.

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 20, 2015 13:05:05 GMT -5

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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Mar 20, 2015 13:05:05 GMT -5

I would assume that you are piggybacking the outlets,one to the other, from the switch. The switch also controls the light correct? If so the problem would probably be the hot line to the switch since none work of them work at certain times. TURN OFF POWER. . Unscrew the switch plate. Pull the switch away from the box. Take a picture of the wiring with your phone for reference. Check wiring to make sure all is tight. You might have to remove electrical tape to do this. Check screw terminal for tightness. Re wrap wires with tape. It could be a bad switch also. If so replace.

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 20, 2015 14:00:14 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Mar 20, 2015 13:05:05 GMT -5 Jack of all Trapping said:

I would assume that you are piggybacking the outlets,one to the other, from the switch. The switch also controls the light correct? If so the problem would probably be the hot line to the switch since none work of them work at certain times. TURN OFF POWER. . Unscrew the switch plate. Pull the switch away from the box. Take a picture of the wiring with your phone for reference. Check wiring to make sure all is tight. You might have to remove electrical tape to do this. Check screw terminal for tightness. Re wrap wires with tape. It could be a bad switch also. If so replace.

X2. That should do it. Sounds like a bad connection to me. I picked up one of those pens that beep when close to power. Just a cheap one maybe 20 bucks. Has saved me loads of time troubleshooting electrical problems. Keep us updated

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 20, 2015 14:03:27 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by gator on Mar 20, 2015 14:03:27 GMT -5

Will do, that actually makes sence, and is kinda olong the lines of what i was thinking, its an old mobile, that were remodleing, and I've been replacing the recepticles as i go, just haven't done the kitchen yet as that will be the biggest project, as far as money goes. Thanks jack, much appreciated!

gator Full Member Posts: 104	wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 21, 2015 17:03:28 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gator on Mar 21, 2015 17:03:28 GMT -5 Issue solved, turns out the problem was an outlet in my sons bedroom, weird way to wire in my opinion, but I'm obviosly no electrition, hell, i can't even spell it! Lol

gator Full Member Posts: 104	wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 21, 2015 18:55:29 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by gator on Mar 21, 2015 18:55:29 GMT -5 Ha! Doing good, i just fixed the dishwasher, stupid things been down for months!

bk Outstanding Member Posts: 509	wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 22, 2015 7:09:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bk on Mar 22, 2015 7:09:05 GMT -5 Good job. Electrical work can be a challenge, especially when the last guy did't do things correctly. Sounds like you skill set has increased with this project.

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 23, 2015 4:45:32 GMT -5 via mobile

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Mar 22, 2015 7:09:05 GMT -5 bk said:

Good job. Electrical work can be a challenge, especially when the last guy did't do things correctly. Sounds like you skill set has increased with this project.

only slightly, i turned off the wrong breaker at one point, and grabbed a hot wire, learned a valueable lesson quick, lol

SkFarm25 Outstanding Member Posts: 568	wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 23, 2015 10:19:07 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SkFarm25 on Mar 23, 2015 10:19:07 GMT -5 Ha ha 110 volts wake you up pretty quick huh? I'm sure we've all done it at least once. I know I have

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 23, 2015 21:43:15 GMT -5

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Post by bk on Mar 23, 2015 21:43:15 GMT -5

only slightly, i turned off the wrong breaker at one point, and grabbed a hot wire, learned a valueable lesson quick, lol

Welcome to the wonderful world of electricity. Makes great sense when someone tells you to shut off the power. Makes the experience all the more memorable when you discover the "why" the hard way. Good lesson we all learn sooner or later. Turning of the right breaker is in itself sometimes a challenge. Congrats on tackling the electrical challenge.

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wires,outlets, or switch? Mar 23, 2015 21:45:32 GMT -5

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Post by bk on Mar 23, 2015 21:45:32 GMT -5

Mar 23, 2015 11:41:49 GMT -5 Jack of all Trapping said:

Sounds like me the first time installing solar panels. I didn't realize they produced electricity as soon as the sun touches them. Heck of a ride !!! Wow !!! I installed a disconnect switch that afternoon.

Never thought about solar doing that - will add your experience to my faulty memory bank. As I tell the guys I work with, "You don't have to make all the dumb mistakes on your own, you can learn for the many I've made." So thanks for sharing that experience with us - lesson learned.