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Originally Posted by dkoldman
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? |
Yes bare wires exposed to dirt can cause problem Especially with GFI's. You need to call an electrician. It is not cut and dried.
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