Question 1

Will this let me know if an outlet is properly grounded?  Newb I know, sorry! And thanks

Accepted Answer

The tester has indicater lights that will detect if the outlet is wired correctly.  If the outlet is not grounded the tester will indicate that.When you say properly, there is interpretations on that.  I have seen the ground wires twisted together and some  wire nutted.

Question 2

Will it help me? 3 outdoor outlets don't work & don't know why. Nothing on elec panel indicates those locations. Don't want 2 waste $ on service call.

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You need a tone and probe tool to find the open or short.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0HjaR0tj7Q                   How to find an open circuit or shorted wire the FAST easy wayhttp://www.lewiscontractorsales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=T21733&Store_Code=PAL&gdftrk=gdfV26118_a_7c3199_a_7c12391_a_7cT21733&gclid=CPu0zsrK4scCFUIbgQodwaEFZQKlein Tool Tone Cube & Probe Plus Kit        75.89            9v. batt. not incl. You may need to use a socket with a short length of lamp wire to the outlet you are testing to attach the tone portion to.

Question 3

The picture shows a device without a GFCI trip button. Is it on the backside? The HomeDepot picture (same model#) shows the button on the same side as the indicator light decoder key.

Accepted Answer

The trip button IS in the other side (nearest the blades).  There are light decoder labels on both sides as the unit can be read from either side depending on the orientation of the receptacle.

Question 4

The breaker for my master bedroom keeps tripping.  Will this help me find out which outlet is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Hi Joe! The tester will help determine if your receptacles plugs are wired correctly. This can help in troubling shooting the electrical issue in the master bedroom. What action are you doing in the master bedroom that is triggering the breaker to trip? Blow Dryer, Flat Iron?

ASIN	B00170KUPC
Best Sellers Rank	#32,132 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #56 in Circuit Testers
Brand	Gardner Bender
Brand Name	Gardner Bender
Color	Red
Compatible Devices	Devices using standard 110-125V AC power outlets
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 3,238 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00032076068424
Included Components	Rough Electrical^wire-terminals
Item Dimensions	2 x 1 x 3.5 inches
Item Highlight	110-125V AC Receptacle Tester w/ 3 LED Lights Indicating 7 Wiring Conditions, Tests GFCI & Outlets (Formerly: Gardner Bender)
Item Type Name	GRND Fault Out Tester
Item Weight	22.68 g
Item dimensions L x W x H	2 x 1 x 3.5 inches
Manufacturer	Gardner Bender
Maximum Operating Voltage	125 volts
Measurement Type	ELECTRIC_CIRCUIT_TESTING_DEVICE
Minimum Operating Voltage	110 volts_of_alternating_current
Model	GFI-3501
Number of Items	1
Part Number	GFI-3501
Power Source	Corded Electric
Style	Ground Fault Receptacle Tester & Circuit Analyzer (GFIC)
Style Name	Ground Fault Receptacle Tester & Circuit Analyzer (GFIC)
UPC	758710431286 032076068424 100076955188 732233470823 074994431348 735090466640
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year limited

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