On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:58:44 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude
wrote:

Hi,

I have two outlets in the house which are not working. I would like to
find out whether they are on the same circuit. Is it possible to find
out whether these outlets are connected? Please treat this as an
intellectual curiosity question. I know that answering this question
may not solve my problem. But I am curious: what tools does one need
to make this determination and how does one do it?

Thank you in advance!

Aaron

Check for a GFCI tripped. Some outlets in the kitchen and bath have a
reset button on them and many have an indicator light to tell you if
they are working.

If two outlets are dead, it is a pretty safe bet they are both on the
same circuit.

Most homes have 8-10 receptacles on the same circuit.