by easthill on December 20th, 2006

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How do you repair a GFI protected electrical outlet? I don't have that many Christmas lights up, yet every time I push the reset button, it pops out again and the lights go dead. All the fuses in my box seem OK. Any ideas?

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by Darryl61 on December 20th, 2006
A GFI outlet is in place to detect a ground fault (short circuit) if the button pops every time it is reset, you have a short circuit, likely due to water, in the lighting. The problem is what needs fixing, not the GFI.
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  by easthill on December 21st, 2006
- A GFI circuit usually trips whenever moisture (even vapor)is present. You don't say whether this is outdoor lighting.
  
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  by Pogster on December 27th, 2006
- If there is not a vapor problem, it is possible that the GFI mechanical parts have worn, there is really nothing to fix, just replace the outlet.
  
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  by Romanogee on December 27th, 2006
- Yeah, it is outdoor lighting. I'm certain it's a moisture problem. Thanks for the help.
  
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  by easthill on December 27th, 2006
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by bergie on November 30th, 2007
try plugging in the strings of lights one at a time and see which one is causing your problem, either get rid of that one or try to see what is wrong with it
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by auggy53 on September 2nd, 2009
unplug all the lights and try resetting it to make sure its the gfi
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by dakootag on September 1st, 2009
Hey you must call a professional, because it is looking like a big problem in the circuit board!
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by DaveyHHI on January 23rd, 2007
Call an electrician. HE is qualified and licensed and insured.
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