"Stogie" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> We are having a new home built and move in next week. I went around to
> each room and tested each outlet with a night light. Out of the 70+
> outlets about 8 did not light up the nightlight (all located within 2
> rooms). I brought it to the attention to the electrical technician and
> he tested it with an GFCI tester and it passed. I then plugged in a
> boombox and it worked but the nightlight still did not. Is this a
> problem I should be worried about and what could be causing it? We go
> through closing next week and I want to make sure we don't have any
> major issue before we sign. I'm also curious why one thing may work
> and another may not? The electrician could not explain it but with it
> passing with the GFCI he didn't care to help and walked away.
>
Not sure what might be wrong. Nor should you. I might suggest calling the
electrician and politely voicing your concern again. If he gives you grief
you might politely mention asking the local inspector what it could be.
That might get him going. Fail that, do ask the building inspector and ask
the GC.
I can only assume that you are doing your own home inspection. Might be a
bad idea. If all else fails, write to the GC and list your concerns, tell
him that you will not close until they are corrected. It is your money,
should not be your problem as well. Extending a closing is not uncommon,
especially for new homes. Plus the GC might have a construction loan out on
the home. Missed dates do not make the bank happy.
Good luck.
BTW
To try to solve the problem, it might be worth mentioning what the 2 rooms
are. I will bet they are bedrooms, meaning same breaker. Secondly did the
boombox have a ground plug?
Thirdly, I would be jumping mad if the electrician witnessed your light not
working and did nothing. You might need to remind him who is ultimately
paying him.
Chris
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