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Old 8/14/09, 8:45 AM
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Default Garage Wall switch ?

2007 southern cal. house. Could not figure out what this
switch operated in the garage. Anybody have info on what
these type of switches operate?

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Old 8/14/09, 8:51 AM
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Default Re: Garage Wall switch ?

Assuming you are referring to the device on the left then that appears to be a GFCI that controls the garage outlets. Did you test for GFCI protection at the garage outlets? Much like the one you asked about here.



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Old 8/14/09, 10:05 AM
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Yup, it'll reset a GFCI protected appliance or outlet.

Trip it, and you'll find it's source while inspecting.
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Old 8/14/09, 7:29 PM
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Default Re: Garage Wall switch ?

There was a normal GFCI in the garage that controlled all the garage outlets.
This is what puzzles me...
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