Need Help With DIY Electrical Stuff

Rockstar · 11-10-14, 04:55 PM

Got one of these to plug into the powerstrip?

Or, because the line you connected to the power strip is hot yet none of the power strip outlets work. I would secure the breaker get a glass of wine and rethink your need for the power strip.

Eichhörnchen · 11-10-14, 05:25 PM

You need my mate Jeff-Groves in here... if he doesn't fix it he'll demolish it.

Jeff! HEY JEFF!

frau kaleun · 11-10-14, 08:47 PM

Well, I came home and rewired the powerstrip inside to make sure the wires were stripped and making contact with the metal prongs of the plugs. Hooked it all back up and still no joy. One thing's for sure now, though - I can't return it to the store and get my money back.

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Got one of these to plug into the powerstrip?

Yeah, I think I'm gonna pick one up because I'd really like to know what the problem is before I do anything else. If it's coming from the other end of the feed then I need to tear *that* outlet out and see what's what in there. I don't want to give up on the strip and put in a standard outlet with a corded strip only to find that doesn't work either.

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I would secure the breaker get a glass of wine and rethink your need for the power strip.

Problem is, there is no power into that room at all. And it's where I have all my stuff that needs to be charged, Dustbuster and whatnot. Plus the litter box is in there and it's an automatic deal so it also needs power. I had an extension cord running out of the room to the outlet on the other side of the wall, but that's not a long term solution. Either I hardwire a power strip and mount it in there, or I put in a standard outlet and then put a corded strip on the wall above it. Mama needs some power up in there!

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Personally, I think Sam and Carrot have played a practical joke on the good Frau.

Hahaha joke's on them because their litter box doesn't work with no power in there, so mommy has to scoop it out by hand... uh...

Darn you, you little furry pranksters, darn you both to heck!!!!

Wolferz · 11-11-14, 05:58 AM

Double check your connections in your newly installed junction box. One seperated wire under a wire nut is enough to kill the whole deal. Definitely pick up one of those plug in circuit testers. It will go far in diagnosing improper wiring and or ground faults.

Rockstar · 11-11-14, 09:33 AM

Been thinking. If I understand correctly you have AC power up to the outlet on the other side of the wall and it is that outlet you are using to tie in the power strip.

After securing the breaker. Pull that outlet, there should be a black (common) wire connected to the top gold screw, a white wire conncected to the top silver screw and a bare copper wire connected to a green screw. These wires supply power to the outlet a.k.a. 'line'

There are similar screws on the bottom end of that outlet. These are the ones your powerstrip should be tied into, black to the gold screw, white to the silver screw and bare copper to green. If that is the case and you still don't have power to the strip. It is possibe the common bond tab between the two gold screws on the outlet has been removed. Simply replace the outlet.

11-10-14, 04:55 PM	#1
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Got one of these to plug into the powerstrip? Or, because the line you connected to the power strip is hot yet none of the power strip outlets work. I would secure the breaker get a glass of wine and rethink your need for the power strip. Last edited by Rockstar; 11-10-14 at 06:30 PM.

11-11-14, 05:58 AM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Double check your connections in your newly installed junction box. One seperated wire under a wire nut is enough to kill the whole deal. Definitely pick up one of those plug in circuit testers. It will go far in diagnosing improper wiring and or ground faults. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

11-11-14, 09:33 AM	#5
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Been thinking. If I understand correctly you have AC power up to the outlet on the other side of the wall and it is that outlet you are using to tie in the power strip. After securing the breaker. Pull that outlet, there should be a black (common) wire connected to the top gold screw, a white wire conncected to the top silver screw and a bare copper wire connected to a green screw. These wires supply power to the outlet a.k.a. 'line' There are similar screws on the bottom end of that outlet. These are the ones your powerstrip should be tied into, black to the gold screw, white to the silver screw and bare copper to green. If that is the case and you still don't have power to the strip. It is possibe the common bond tab between the two gold screws on the outlet has been removed. Simply replace the outlet. Last edited by Rockstar; 11-11-14 at 10:38 AM.

11-10-14, 05:25 PM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,444 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You need my mate Jeff-Groves in here... if he doesn't fix it he'll demolish it. Jeff! HEY JEFF!