On Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:13:37 -0400, John Grabowski wrote:

"Mike Dobony" wrote in message
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I have a dead outlet, but no breakers are tripped. Is there a way to trace
these unpowered circuits? I have a circuit tracer, but it only works on
powered lines. Thanks.

Mike D.


Forget about a tracer. Start by opening up the dead outlets. Look for
loose connections and burnt or broken wires. This problem is characteristic
of back stabbed outlets, but not limited to them. If you don't find
anything wrong go to the nearest receptacles or switches that are still
working and open them up.

Already did that. All connections are secure and wires in good shape. In
addition, all the boxes have only one wire pair, which means there are
junctions in the ceiling somewhere.