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Old 10-06-2013, 04:26 PM
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By the way GFI outlets wear out if they get tripped a lot and sometimes need to be replaced if they don't reset. I had one go that was on the outside line and the electrician said it was worn out. I didn't know they wore out but apparently they do. He had me replace the covers on all the outside outlets with ones that have a rubber gasket and a tight cover to help keep the water out and they don't trip anymore and given it rains here every day that was a big help. He told me that when I plug in Christmas lights I need a bubble cover so the outlet is protected when the lights are plugged in. All available at Home D or Lowes easy change out takes 5 min and a screwdriver.
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