Dangerous? Plug switched off at wall but still powering things!

[Jimmy Ward]

Hi all, I'm new here but wondering if anyone could tell me if I have a dangerous situation or not?
I have a double power socket attached to the wall that I've turned off...however it's still powering my phone charger...So whether it's on or off at the wall it makes no difference.

Only one side of this double socket is affected. Just wondering if this is this dangerous? Or can I leave it a few days to fix (as I'm away this weekend).

Thanks,

JImmy

 

[Pete999]

Get a sparky to replace the duff socket

 

[Jimmy Ward]

Get a sparky to replace the duff socket

Thanks Pete...do you think this will be ok to leave until after the weekend?

 

[Strima]

Sounds like the switch has packed up. Just to be safe don't leave anything plugged into either side and get a local spark to swap the faceplate.

As long as the wiring is OK it's an easy enough job that won't take long or cost too much.

 

[telectrix]

sounds like it's just the switch has failed. does it feel different to others when you flick it on/off? if you leave it with nothing plugged in, it should be OK

 

[Pete999]

Thanks Pete...do you think this will be ok to leave until after the weekend?

Without looking at the offending socket it's difficult to say, better to get it sorted soonest

 

[Jimmy Ward]

sounds like it's just the switch has failed. does it feel different to others when you flick it on/off? if you leave it with nothing plugged in, it should be OK

Yeah it doesn't click as much as the other one so it must be a dead switch? I'll try get someone round tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[mickfred]

Or if it not on a circuit that feeding the kitchen , switch it off at the board and get it fixed when you can . If you have kids tell them they have been bad and that's why they can't watch the telly