Why does the reset button on my outlet keep tripping?
Why does the reset button on my outlet keep tripping? If the GFCI detects a ground fault leakage of 5mA it will trip. This leakage is caused by a hot wire touching the ground somewhere on the electrical line such as an appliance or even the outlet itself. This can be caused by water, wires touching, dust or debris, etc. This is the most common problem for outside outlets. Why does my GFCI not have a reset button? A GFCI or GFI outlet may not reset because there's a ground fault occurring at a regular outlet that's not working, or...