banditto19609
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Seeking advice. My neutral wire from the transformer fell during a storm. This is at a cottage and luckily I was there when it happened. The surge move around the house and popped light bulbs and the GFI's in the kitchen and bath basically exploded and popped a breaker in the panel. I turned off power to everything and had an electrician out within the hour. He found the neutral had fallen from the transformer and had me called our power company. Several hours later the power company technician said our ground has failed (sub 1950s cottage, only has one ground) repaired the pole also saying I need to have 2 grounds installed in the spring.
My question is, other than replacing the GFI's and any additional outlets that may have failed, should I have wiring inspected for damage (within the wall). If I have the GFI's replaced, and the breaker resets, could the wiring still pose a future problem?
Thanks for any advice!
My question is, other than replacing the GFI's and any additional outlets that may have failed, should I have wiring inspected for damage (within the wall). If I have the GFI's replaced, and the breaker resets, could the wiring still pose a future problem?
Thanks for any advice!