On Sun, 03 Sep 2006 20:52:59 -0400, wrote:

I have a GFI that won't re-set. It's in the garage, but also is linked
to the outlets in one of the bathrooms. Nothing unusual has happened.
I was working in the bathroom last night, but nothing today, and it
only tripped within the past couple of hours. I press the re-set, and
it pushes back against me. Any thoughts, or how I would troubleshoot
it? Thanks!


IMHO: If this was me...

1. Do an assesment of the overall system. Is the GFCI old? Was
there some wetting situtation in the recent past, examples: flooding,
heavy rain.

2. Reduce the variables in the problem. I would remove the GFCI
receptacle (with power off), disconnect 'downstream' receptacles (if
any), ensure power source connection is strong/secure, then test the
GFCI. Easy way, turn power back on and hit reset.

Ok, all fails, I would just buy another GFCI. They sometimes fail if
they cannot work safely, meaning if it doesn't work safely, it doesn't
work. So a new one is cheap enough to save time and replace.

Now this is me, but time is money, and I have very little of both.
Remember only qualified people shall work on electrical systems.

later,

tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com