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I have gfci outlets on the exterior of my home...but they have

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I have gfci outlets on the exterior of my home...but they have no reset button... how do you reset them?? I shut off the circuit breaker for a few minutes hoping that would do it but no luck..what now

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Expert: Mike G. replied385 days and 7 hours ago.

Hi, I'm Mike and I'll be glad to assist you. From your statement, I would say that the outlets in question may be GFCI protected but not GFCI devices. There has to be either a GFCI breaker or a GFCI receptacle somewhere ahead of them on the circuit. You need to check everywhere.

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