Electrical – GFCI outlet doesn’t work after reconnecting

electricalgfci

I reconnected my GFCI outlet but now it doesn't output electricity even though the current coming in tests positive (with a pen like current testing device). I also pressed the reset button, to no avail.

What are some reasons GFCI outlets won't output current to a plug even though proper current comes in? The other (non GFCI) outlets on the same circuit work fine.

Best Answer

Actually, it was the reset button, which needed to be pressed after flipping the breaker switch on.