jose bagge
Well-known Member
So, while attempting to test voltage into a string of flourescent fixtures I managed to blow something that shut down the light circuit i was working with, another light circuit, and wall outlets on one side of the basement. The breaker did not trip, but I believe all of these are on the same breaker - I flipped every breaker on the panel just in case, but still nothing. I suspect I tripped a gfi, but I've been all in and around the house pushing every receptacle and still nothing...I have found gfis that are tied to the lights in other rooms while doing this, but apparently have not found the right receptacle. Should testing voltage with a meter have tripped a gfi? Is it common for lights to be linked into a gfi circuit.? How can I track this down? Someone explain how to properly test for voltage- maybe I did it wrong. Now, I've got more issues and no closer to getting my original issue fixed!