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GFCI Outlet in Bathroom, Lights not working
GFCI Outlet in Bathroom, Lights not working
GFCI not tripped, but no current downstreamGFCI to light not workingGFCI receptacle with a light fixture with an on/off switch in betweenNew ceiling light not workingThe new GFCI outlet is not working!How do I replace switch/outlet to GFCI/switch combination?GFCI Outlets work… receptacles & lights in 3 rooms don'tGFCI seemed to fizzle and pop, and now works as a non-GFCI outlet - what happened?Just lost electrical power to 1/2 of two rooms, on separate circuits?Gfci not working
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I completely lost power only in bathroom, so I reset the GFCI and then I turned on the light switch. As soon as I flipped the light switch up the lights flashed on then off and the GFCI outlet made a clicking sound. Reset GFCI again and the outlet has power but as soon as I flip up the light switch the outlet loses power. So, the outlet retains power until I flip light switch, lights don't work at all except for when it flashes on/off when I reset GFCI and flip up the light switch. I reset everything on breaker still no luck. Can anyone help?
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I completely lost power only in bathroom, so I reset the GFCI and then I turned on the light switch. As soon as I flipped the light switch up the lights flashed on then off and the GFCI outlet made a clicking sound. Reset GFCI again and the outlet has power but as soon as I flip up the light switch the outlet loses power. So, the outlet retains power until I flip light switch, lights don't work at all except for when it flashes on/off when I reset GFCI and flip up the light switch. I reset everything on breaker still no luck. Can anyone help?
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I completely lost power only in bathroom, so I reset the GFCI and then I turned on the light switch. As soon as I flipped the light switch up the lights flashed on then off and the GFCI outlet made a clicking sound. Reset GFCI again and the outlet has power but as soon as I flip up the light switch the outlet loses power. So, the outlet retains power until I flip light switch, lights don't work at all except for when it flashes on/off when I reset GFCI and flip up the light switch. I reset everything on breaker still no luck. Can anyone help?
electrical electrical-panel circuit-breaker light-fixture gfci
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I completely lost power only in bathroom, so I reset the GFCI and then I turned on the light switch. As soon as I flipped the light switch up the lights flashed on then off and the GFCI outlet made a clicking sound. Reset GFCI again and the outlet has power but as soon as I flip up the light switch the outlet loses power. So, the outlet retains power until I flip light switch, lights don't work at all except for when it flashes on/off when I reset GFCI and flip up the light switch. I reset everything on breaker still no luck. Can anyone help?
electrical electrical-panel circuit-breaker light-fixture gfci
electrical electrical-panel circuit-breaker light-fixture gfci
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You have a short to ground on your light fixture circuit somewhere and the GFCI is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. In bathroom light fixtures, the culprit is usually corrosion and/or condensation build-up.
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
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Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
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One of two things. Either
- you just installed this GFCI, and you miswired it quite badly, probably relating to removing the warning sticker on the LOAD terminals.
- The lights are wired to be protected from ground faults by the GFCI. The light developed a ground fault, and the GFCI detected this, and tripped to protect you, as intended.
In the latter case, remove the light and see if the trip goes away. If it stops tripping, it's the light; fix the light. If it still trips, it's elsewhere in the circuit.
If you just wired up the GFCI today, then either significantly school up on how GFCI protection works and how to properly use LOAD terminals, or just don't use them.
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You have a short to ground on your light fixture circuit somewhere and the GFCI is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. In bathroom light fixtures, the culprit is usually corrosion and/or condensation build-up.
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You have a short to ground on your light fixture circuit somewhere and the GFCI is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. In bathroom light fixtures, the culprit is usually corrosion and/or condensation build-up.
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You have a short to ground on your light fixture circuit somewhere and the GFCI is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. In bathroom light fixtures, the culprit is usually corrosion and/or condensation build-up.
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
You have a short to ground on your light fixture circuit somewhere and the GFCI is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. In bathroom light fixtures, the culprit is usually corrosion and/or condensation build-up.
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
answered 8 hours ago
J. RaefieldJ. Raefield
5,128213
5,128213
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
add a comment |
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
Would you know how would I go about fixing issue with light fixture?
– B Bennett
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
If you are comfortable working with electrical systems, you can open up the light fixture and look for corrosion, moisture etc. If not, call an electrician. If you can't see anything obvious, you can try spraying WD-40 in the light fixture (with the power off) and if the problem goes away, it's moisture related. the "WD" in the name means "Water Displacer", which is actually the principal use of WD-40 (it's a poor lubricant). You have to put up with the smell in your bathroom however because it takes a couple of days to dissipate.
– J. Raefield
8 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
@J.Raefield I'll be darned. A useful use for WD-40 (other than killing wasps, of course).
– Harper
7 hours ago
add a comment |
One of two things. Either
- you just installed this GFCI, and you miswired it quite badly, probably relating to removing the warning sticker on the LOAD terminals.
- The lights are wired to be protected from ground faults by the GFCI. The light developed a ground fault, and the GFCI detected this, and tripped to protect you, as intended.
In the latter case, remove the light and see if the trip goes away. If it stops tripping, it's the light; fix the light. If it still trips, it's elsewhere in the circuit.
If you just wired up the GFCI today, then either significantly school up on how GFCI protection works and how to properly use LOAD terminals, or just don't use them.
answered 8 hours ago
HarperHarper
80.8k555162
add a comment |
One of two things. Either
- you just installed this GFCI, and you miswired it quite badly, probably relating to removing the warning sticker on the LOAD terminals.
- The lights are wired to be protected from ground faults by the GFCI. The light developed a ground fault, and the GFCI detected this, and tripped to protect you, as intended.
In the latter case, remove the light and see if the trip goes away. If it stops tripping, it's the light; fix the light. If it still trips, it's elsewhere in the circuit.
If you just wired up the GFCI today, then either significantly school up on how GFCI protection works and how to properly use LOAD terminals, or just don't use them.
answered 8 hours ago
HarperHarper
80.8k555162
add a comment |
One of two things. Either
- you just installed this GFCI, and you miswired it quite badly, probably relating to removing the warning sticker on the LOAD terminals.
- The lights are wired to be protected from ground faults by the GFCI. The light developed a ground fault, and the GFCI detected this, and tripped to protect you, as intended.
In the latter case, remove the light and see if the trip goes away. If it stops tripping, it's the light; fix the light. If it still trips, it's elsewhere in the circuit.
If you just wired up the GFCI today, then either significantly school up on how GFCI protection works and how to properly use LOAD terminals, or just don't use them.
answered 8 hours ago
HarperHarper
80.8k555162
One of two things. Either
- you just installed this GFCI, and you miswired it quite badly, probably relating to removing the warning sticker on the LOAD terminals.
- The lights are wired to be protected from ground faults by the GFCI. The light developed a ground fault, and the GFCI detected this, and tripped to protect you, as intended.
In the latter case, remove the light and see if the trip goes away. If it stops tripping, it's the light; fix the light. If it still trips, it's elsewhere in the circuit.
If you just wired up the GFCI today, then either significantly school up on how GFCI protection works and how to properly use LOAD terminals, or just don't use them.
answered 8 hours ago
HarperHarper
80.8k555162
answered 8 hours ago
HarperHarper
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