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[dkoldman]

Originally Posted by cavie

Gate guys may have nicked the wire in another spot but not cut through. Leaving bare exposed.

If exposed and dry could dirt cause it to lose voltage and trip. It was working at a point and no rain when it had stopped. Wires in old receptacle looked ( well old ) but the receptacle box had two conduits openings at bottom and I did not see that type of box at Lowes / Home Depot. I did replace the inside receptacle (not a GFCI type) and pulled the wires through the conduit which was about 18 inches. I may pull that 18 inch run out this weekend and look for exposed black wire from the old receptacle.

I think the Gates guys are clear from issue now. You would be VERY PROUD of me because I bought 2 of those professional heavy duty Splicing kits from Home Depot. I spliced in new UF-B to new GFCI receptacle to the point the Gate guys and it works fine with no issue. I then ran UF-B from Load side of new GFCI receptacle to the other leg (side going to old receptacle and storage shed) that the Gate Guys had cut.

Today; When I simply connect the old receptacle to new GFCI, it all works. GFCI does NOT trip and I have power on all receptacle. The problem occurs when I try to hook up the storage shed. Point of all of this is I conclude if wiring is bad, it may not be related to where Gate Guys dug? Maybe I have done something in moving the old wires?