How to Replace an Outdoor GFCI Electrical Outlet that Won't Reset
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Replacing an outdoor GFCI outlet that stopped working + 2 ways to stop it from happening again!
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In this video, I talk about the step-by-step process of replacing a bad outdoor GFCI outlet. Also, we're adding extra protection by replacing it with a weather-resistant GFCI receptacle, as well as a cover that keeps the receptacle weather-proof while in use.
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⏰ Chapter Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:35 Removal
1:52 Installation
4:01 Extra Protection
5:20 Testing
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Good stuff. No dumb music overpowering what you’re trying to say. It’s a yes for me dawg, You’re headed to Hollywood!
Thanks! Appreciate the comment :)
Excellent! Not a lot of time wasted on extra yakking or watching you completely screw it in! Thanks.
You bet!
Exactly what is going on with mine. Thank you for the video. Will save me from having to call out an electrician.
You're a great instructor! Clear and concise speaking, thank you!
Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the helpful demo! A couple considerations could be to slide the GFCI receptacle left to position the screws beneath the screw covers. And to caulk around the perimeter of the receptacle to prevent water from penetrating the wall
Thanks I have 5 of these to do
Very down to earth instruction for a DYI. Comments indicate a popular video.
I called the electrician then cancellled it! Save some big bucks to buy more lights ! Thank u very helpful!
You are the man!
TY! This helped me fix our outdoor outlet.
Thank you for the easy instructions. It worked like a charm.
I'm about to change an outlet on my deck and your video is a life saver. Thank you so much.
Great video and clear instruction
Ty! Going to replace my exterior outlets and this gave me the instructions i needed!
You're video instruction are very clear and helpful. Thank you!
Sure thing!
Thanks for this video. I just replaced my outlet today and it turned out wonderful. Now I'm going to have to see if you have any other videos!
Thank you!!! Very informative!!! I used this video and fixed mine!!! Again, thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks! Just what I needed!
I watch this video one time and got it right the first time I tried. Quick and easy installation. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Thank you - very clear instructions and you saved me $150 - I changed it and it works and I didn't have to call an electrician. Very satisfying!
Great to hear!
Great video!! Thanks.
I like you teaching style. You threw out a question that I think I can answer - in an "old electrician's tale" sort of way. Personally I think all recepticals should be placed with the ground down, the hot and common above and it just makes it easier plugging things in when you aren't looking at the receptacle. But always place similar receptacles the same way! Second admonition I have heard - when you use the receptacle as a switched receptacle (as in a lamp lit room - all switched receptacles) install the outlet upside down with the ground higher than the hot and common lines. That way you can look at the receptacle and know - it is a switched receptacle - and that admonition means that even if all your outlets look the same, when you install them in the box you signify power on always versus power only on with switch by the orientation. Don't know anything about receptacles placed horizontally as in a basement or garage - they are usually higher and in conduit runs on the surface of the wall.
Great video. And good question. I wish I were around the electricians that taught me when I was a gofer during college breaks. They would probably give me 6 or 7 reasons for orienting receptacles.
Great points. It's definitely one of those topics people like to debate... but I totally agree with your logic. Thanks for the comment!
Excellent video! Lots of safety cautions and comprehensive info including about installing an upgraded "in-use" cover. No wasted time, a fast pace ideal for more informed people -- or for me, if I have to do this for another plug and want a refresher. For now, I went to Settings and chose 75% playback speed, and I made notes. I have done some wiring, but never this specific task. Thank you so much for this. I'm Subscribed : )
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the feedback!
Very nice video!
Thank you! Just replaced mine while watching this video.
Glad it helped!
Great video!
Just did this and the video was great. Thanks!
Great to hear!
This helped me a lot! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Well done thank you
Nice job. I think i have to do this job. Mine is in a metal? Box and tests dead. I don't know if it's correct but i like the ground prong facing down. I'll probably install mine so the printing on the front is right side up.
Straight to the point nice and fast thorough and no rambling or dead air great video!
Thank you!!!! 👍🏽
good instructions
Glad it was helpful!
Great video !! 👨🏻👍🏼
Thanks!
Thank you for such a great instructional video and a link to what I need to buy! One question: when I follow the link to amazon for the new receptacle, it has 2 options: 15 AMP and 20 AMP. Which one should I buy? For reference, I have a manufactured home. Thanks!
Most likely its the 15 AMP
Thank you for the video.
Hubby just bought the same toys to replace the broken one outside the house.
Do we need to caulk that cover though?
The gasket should do a decent job, but I'd still recommend caulking, especially if the surface is rough or uneven.
Great
Do you need an outlet tester like you did at the end? Can I use the non-contact voltage tester into the outlet to see if it works? Or maybe even just plugging something in? (Trying to minimize all the tools I need to buy!)
Yes, you could just plug something in to test it
I went to purchase a new gfi but noticed different ratings which was not mentioned. Going to remove old one and see the rating before purchase. Plus my panel doesn't have the breaker marked to the plug, so have to test the system to cut power.
Hey , I just tried changing my backyard gfci and when I changed it to a brand new one and turned breaker back on , it flashes red and clicks ?, I did it exactly how you did , with only 3 wires as well. Help!!!
How do you know what braker to turn off? I see 1 GFCI in the braker box but have several GFCI throughout the inside of the house and the one I need to replace is outdoor.
you should have a chart near the breaker box that shows what outlets and lights go on what breakers..
On my outside GFCI outlet the red and yellow lights are on and it won’t reset. Does the outlet need to be replaced
You also need to silicone caulk the back on that over to the opening
Also it looks like there is now a gap around the weather proof box that could allow water to run into to wall or even the box???
How can I tell which panel switch shuts off the power to that outlet? The one I need to replace is on the back porch. The switch says "back porch", but when I turn it off, the red light in the GFCI outlet stays one. The other panel switch says "bedroom, hallway lights, outside outlet", but I'm assuming it talks about the front porch outlet or am I wrong? I tried turning the back porch switch off, but the red light stays on. Did I try the right one? I don't want to turn off the one that says "outlet" because I have an outside camera plugged in with a zip tie on it and I'm afraid if I turn it off, I'll have to reset it. Meaning cutting the tie off and I don't have any other ones at this time. No biggie, but would like to avoid a hassle if possible.
Sometimes the breakers aren't marked correctly or something is missed. I think in our case this was on a breaker marked for the Kitchen. You just need to start shutting off one breaker at a time until you find it.
I have brick and stone on my home so it is an uneven surface. Should I caulk around the outside of the cover to seal against the side of the home?
Yes, I would do that to make sure there won't be any water issues.
What kind of caulk should we use ?
I was using the leaf blower and it was shutting on and off. I later noticed the prong from the extension cord was stuck into receptacle. My bedroom outlets are also not working but the fuse is fine. I'm guessing the outdoor receptacle needs replacing? I've had issues with this before and I've already bought a new outdoor receptacle😮$$$
I think you're right, it sounds like the outdoor receptacle needs to be replaced again. Make sure you get a WR (weather resistant) rated GFCI and that it has a waterproof cover too.
@@TopHomeowner it is a weather proof receptacle with a cover. Doesn't appear damaged but I'll get around to re-wiring it. Thanks...
When you put the plastic cover on, how do you put the cord in and seal the outlet again.
Won't the plastic shield still be open to water?
The plastsic cover is hinged at the top and has a cutout on the bottom for the cord to exit.
Hello Mark can you help me what to do my outside receptacle is out of power,I do test the outlet hole,the hot line has no power even the circuit breaker is on,one more thing the outside outlet is not a gfci outlet its like a regular outlet without reset botton help me pls.thanks
There may be a different GFCI receptacle protecting it, so if you have other outlets outside check them to see if any of those are GFCI and tripped.
Hi ! my outdoor outlets are not working (no power), i checked all GFIs and seemed fine, is there any other reason?
It's possible there's a tripped breaker (one that isn't marked properly). I've seen so many issues caused by something basic like that it's not even funny.
What if I do not have a light on the front like you do? Does that even matter?
As long as it has the test buttons it should be a GFCI receptacle. When you press the button to test and reset you should hear a click... mine wouldn't reset with the button
Should you caulk around the box?
Yes, especially if the surface isn't completely flat.
Ground goes up if the face plate is made of metal.
What if the outlet has no breaker switch on the board?
You can always shut off the power to the whole house with the main breaker.
It should, normally all power to the house comes in through the breaker box. Might be worth taking a couple hours to map out where each breaker goes.
Mine is showing a orange light, do you know what that means?
If there is an orange light on the GFCI then its probably tripped. If the outlet isn't working, and you can't reset it (the test and reset buttons don't click) then it needs to be replaced.
What happens if I do all this and still no power to outlet?. I replaced it wire by wire. Black wire has power but outlet does not
There's only a few things it could be 1) Breaker is off, 2) GFCI needs to be reset, 3) Power is coming into the LOAD terminals instead of LEAD, 4) Bad GFCI receptacle
@@TopHomeowner I found it, thats socket had wires going to the socket upstairs and my backyard I guess. When it was off those plug didmt work. I went outside and removed a plug from the socket that wasn't getting power then it reset and started working 🤣🤣🤣
Great Video but shouldn't the plug faced the way you can read the words..
There's an old (and ongoing) debate on which way is "up" with plugs. You can technically install it either way, but at my house the rest of the plugs are facing this way so I wanted to be consistent.
@@TopHomeowner I don't think those plugs were made to be read upside down or anything for that matter.
3:38 No Tape around the GFCI?!!?🤔
2:26 - Aaaaaaaaannnnnnddd it is at this moment I've decided to call an electrician.
And that is one of the reasons we make these videos to help you not only know how to do the job but also to help you know what is involved so you can make the decision of calling in the professionals. But hopefully this video helped you know what the electrician would be doing.
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There are people who think receptacles should be installed upside down?
I think it mainly comes from commercial construction practices. Also, switched receptacles are sometimes installed upside down to show that it's controlled by a wall switch.
Some people consider it to be safer because if something metal (a coin, a ruler, etc) were to fall across the top of a loose-fitting plug in a way that bridges the hot and neutral prongs then it could be an electrocution hazard or potentially lead to a fire. Ground-prong-up reduces that already-slim likelihood by an extra little bit; of course that only works for grounded plugs.
And don't paint flammable covers or recepticals
An “issue,” or a problem.. You discuss issues, you fix problems
Why in the world would you use a suicide stick to confirm you are safe?????
Eaton receptacle? Ew