If my gfci outlet wont reset at all (no nothing) when the reset button is pushed in is the gfci outlet bad or is there a short somewhere..circuit breaker shows on and gfci outlet still wont reset ..will this tester device still show a bad gfci outlet if the outlet has no power to it If my gfci outlet wont reset at all (no nothing) when the reset button is pushed in is the gfci outlet bad or is there a short somewhere..circuit breaker shows on and gfci outlet still wont reset... » Read More If my gfci outlet wont reset at all (no nothing) when the reset button is pushed in is the gfci outlet bad or is there a short somewhere..circuit breaker shows on and gfci outlet still wont reset ..will this tester device still show a bad gfci outlet if the outlet has no power to it « Show Less
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Yes it will not reset if it is a bad outlet or wired wrong ie.. reverse polarity, line, load etc. You don't mention the age of the outlet and they do go bad over time. Yes you could see a light come on from a live neutral.
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No this device will only show if the outlet actually has power, how it is wired (polarized), and test a GFCI outlet for tripping properly. GFCI not resetting then will not show you anything on this tester as no lights will light up. I would check first to see if there is another GFCI receptacle or even breaker that is downstream from the one that is tripped as I see this in my inspections from time to time. Basically someone installed an unnecessary GFCI . If there is, it will need to be reset in order to reset the one upstream. If not, then the GFCI outlet has probably just gone bad. If none of that made sense....call an electrician. Bottom line is no this tester will not help No this device will only show if the outlet actually has power, how it is wired (polarized), and test a GFCI outlet for tripping properly. GFCI not resetting then will not show you anything on this tester as no lights will light up. I would check first to see if there is another GFCI receptacle or even breaker that is downstream from the one that is tripped as I see this in my inspections from time to time. Basically someone installed an unnecessary GFCI . If there is, it will need to be reset in order to reset the one upstream. If not, then the GFCI outlet has probably just gone bad. If... » Read More No this device will only show if the outlet actually has power, how it is wired (polarized), and test a GFCI outlet for tripping properly. GFCI not resetting then will not show you anything on this tester as no lights will light up. I would check first to see if there is another GFCI receptacle or even breaker that is downstream from the one that is tripped as I see this in my inspections from time to time. Basically someone installed an unnecessary GFCI . If there is, it will need to be reset in order to reset the one upstream. If not, then the GFCI outlet has probably just gone bad. If none of that made sense....call an electrician. Bottom line is no this tester will not help « Show Less
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There's a small reset button in the back of the unit that you can press to restart the unit & if that doesn't work, it may have a blown fuse...
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I doubt if many/any of us have tripped the breaker, so you might not get a solid answer. I've been using two of these for 18 months or so, and have never pushed them that far (nor would I recommend you try to run &gt;15 amps). But it's a circuit breaker, not a fuse, so you should just be able to press the reset button (after reducing the load, obviously!) Hopefully you'll get someone to answer who's actually tripped the breaker, but in absence of that, I wouldn't be concerned about it; that's how a circuit breaker works.
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Yes, but it's not a GFCI which means if the circuit is overloaded the outlet won't trip like a GFCI one would.. but your breaker in your electrical panel should still trip.
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Right away, should not have to take breaker out. If it does not reset you have a short somewhere. (Heater) ???
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Nope, I've never had a problem with mine. Did you lose power by any chance? Maybe the surge blew. Try unplugging it and plugging it back into a different outlet.
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Mine went out also and would not reset. The product must be defective. You can return it if it's still within the warranty period. I purchased a different brand and haven't had a problem.
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I doubt if many/any of us have tripped the breaker, so you might not get a solid answer. I've been using two of these for 18 months or so, and have never pushed them that far (nor would I recommend you try to run >15 amps). But it's a circuit breaker, not a fuse, so you should just be able to press the reset button (after reducing the load, obviously!) Hopefully you'll get someone to answer who's actually tripped the breaker, but in absence of that, I wouldn't be concerned about it; that's how a circuit breaker works.
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I would check your breaker box first, make sure it is still plugged in. If not it probably has a short.
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Everything seems to be fine with mine,no problems at all. You might try unplugging it for a minute and then plug it back up,see if anything resets.
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No but it id GFCI protected with a reset switch. We are very pleased with the quality of this item.
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Yes it does, but I find the explanation on the box and in the User's Manual to contradict each other. On the box, it says the On/Off switch doubles as a resettable circuit breaker. It says just move switch back to "ON" position to reset. However, in the Manual it says : As a circuit breaker, when it trips due to an overload condition, the ON/OFF Switch goes to the OFF position. Disconnect all connected equipment, and set the ON/OFF position to ON. Reconnect all devices to be protected one at a time. DO NOT reconnect the device that caused the switch to trip. I find that confusing. How are you supposed to know if one of the plugged devices caused it to turn off and if it does how do you determine which one it is? Am I just stupid? In another section it says that this device features an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load - now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application, follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacing the device. It does have a reset switch, but I am not sure it works after it is hit by a power surge like a lightning strike. Sorry about my ridiculously long answer, but I am somewhat confused by conflicting statements in literature. Good luck!
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Hi, Not being a certified electrician, I want only to give some comment. For me GFCI means the juice going in must be exactly match the juice going out. If not the GFCI trips. Not sure if this has anything to do with the intercom. However, living in an area with heavy lightning, I do know that grounded gadgets are less prone to blow up by induced spikes than two prong powered stuff. K.R. Tony
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Make sure you do not have it inserted in the neutral prong of the receptacle or it will not show voltage. You should always test it on something you know is hot first to make sure It is working before you rely on it
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I have experienced the same thing. The blue switch mentioned in Mgg1978 works in a similar function to a circuit breaker. Christopher Covington's post is spot on. I removed the door, check the switch, replaced the door & have not experienced this problem since.
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The tester has indicater lights that will detect if the outlet is wired correctly. If the outlet is not grounded the tester will indicate that.When you say properly, there is interpretations on that. I have seen the ground wires twisted together and some wire nutted.
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Verify that the outlet it's plugged into is good would be the first thing to check. Mine has worked all the time with no trouble but if the outlet is good and working then look on the unit for a fuse maybe but not sure what else to check unless you take it to an electrical technician.