How to troubleshoot and find the open in a electrical circuit for a outlet.

A simple way to know what your missing is a outlet tester. but the point of this video is to help you locate where the open may be. as its not always as simple as just a wire missing from a outlet.

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[nhebayernh]

I have watched at least 10 videos on this exact subject… this is by far the clearest and easiest explanation… good job thank you

[JackRainfield]

Fantastic! I just watched three other guys dealing with this exact issue and you were so much clearer and to the point! Thank you.

[kevinpollins]

Great video. Very informative and easy to understand. You gained a new subscriber and I’ll be telling all of my team about you. Thx👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[bernsfindsandmore]

Thank you so much... have been battling to find an open ground for 2 months and your tips helped me locate it in 10 mins. It was an outlet that had a very short ground that I needed to extend and attach to the rest of the pigtail. Turned on breaker after fixing and bam... all wiring is correct and now my GFCIs reset using a tester. New sub here...

[kllgrogto]

To avoid losing power to other outlets you should use pigtails, that way if an outlet stops working you will know exactly whichone is and save time when fixing it

[outlet]

Another way to determine which circuit breaker controls which wall outlet. I use a device called a Digital Circuit Detective, HTP-6. The part you plug into the wall outlet is called the transmitter. The hand-held is called the receiver, which you use to scan the circuit breakers. A tone will let you know which breaker is connected to which outlet. I then mark that breaker with a letter of number. Then I mark the wall outlet's faceplate, either outside or inside, with the same number or letter. Now you know which outlets are connected to which breaker. If you have a power problem with a particular outlet, you know which breaker powers that outlet. The beauty of this is that you do not have to turn off each breaker to find the one you are looking for.

[falconmack]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. It is because people like you willing to share their knowledge and experience that we DIYers can do things on our own. I have the same problem right now and I'm confident that I will be able to take it down thanks to your video. I'll post my results. Thank you so much again.

[meekinsstevenmeekins]

Great video & presentation. Subscribed. I like how quickly you are able to find an open neutral using only an extension cord a multimeter.

[albertochalmeta]

Thank you for making a great informative video. Love the idea of using an extension cable for the continuity test.

[STV-HH]

Good usable content but to be giving instructional content I think it’s best when you practice proper technique.
The generalized terminology issue is what first got my attention.
1. Calling a voltmeter or multimeter a FLUKE, is like calling a vacuum cleaner a HOOVER.
Hoover is a brand. Fluke is a brand, but a fluke isn’t a multimeter. Fluke makes countless other products.
2. The ticker as you called the other tool you also addressed briefly as a fluke, is more correctly called a NON CONTACT voltage tester, alternately they are called INDUCTION testers. Fluke and other companies make these. I’ve hear and read instances where electricians called them bogus and worthless. I imagine if an electrician only works in the new build electrical field, this might be something they don’t rely on and may even scoff at. But doing repair or troubleshooting work and remodel old build work, I can’t imagine why anyone would not keep one or two on hand.
They are inexpensive and thankfully so, because they also break easily.

The last thing was when your using your voltmeter, the RED wire is the positive or hot.
Black is AWAYS negative. The wire itself is generic, as are the colors, so strictly speaking it doesn’t matter, but sticking to standards is the best way to teach others so they can be assured of actually learning something instead of simply parroting. A parrot can repeat things, but it is still just a stupid animal, it doesn’t know what it’s saying, it’s perhaps saying go fuck your self, but didn’t mean for you to follow thru and attempt any such thing. But of course, you can certainly do so. LOL.

as for your content on another video, I did actually gain something I didn’t know even after having been working in electrical stuff for ages. Though, I can’t immediately recall what it was, but fwiw, it will come in handy eventually.

[axmnstrbnd]

Thanks for the vid. Didn't find the problem yet, but it gave me an idea of what to look for. Time to go ripping into all the junction boxes!!

[dougb]

Great explanatory video. I have an informational comment, as I got the impression you were unaware. Conductors have resistance; the longer the distance (or thinner the wire), the higher the resistance. When the resistance gets low enough, the meter indicates little resistance and therefore continuity. So they are related, just something of inverse to each other (not exactly, but in practical concept as used here). Thanks for the helpful video; the extension cord tip may come in handy. I used Fluke equipment for years; great stuff, easy to use and some of the highest quality in the business.

[bashiruosman]

Well done.
You are an excellent lecturer concerning electricity.

[PG-jggx]

I have an open neutral problem. I thought of checking continuity but my Fluke leads are not long enough to reach from outlet to outlet. The extension cord idea will do the trick. Thanks so much for your video! Pete

[donaldshimkus]

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[timryan]

Excellent Video. Simple, to the point, and effective at solving the problem.

[emiebex]

Thank you so much for the informative video, I been trying for weeks to figure out why 3 of the outlets in my house don't work.

[billclark]

Very helpful technique to get me started finding a short! Lightening strike took out 4 GFCIs and every piece of Fios equipment + our TiVo and garage door opener..

[wakyjake]

All you need is an extension cord... And 200+$ of other trade tools. Hahah. Thanks for the tricks.

[McmM-ckop]

It was very nice I hope you continue to show us more videos about doing electrical work safely thanks👍