Double plug socket not working...

[atpm]

Hi all,

I woke up this morning to find a double plug socket in the kitchen is not working at all however every other plug in the house is fine, and nothing has tripped etc...

I have turned of the mains to the whole house and check behind the plug for anything obvious and all seems fine, no lose wires etc.....

I was thinking to replace the face of the socket next? I assume this is fine to do (like for like)

Thanks

 

[atpm]

Seen this before on here

I assume you're telling me to search for it? I did try looking but I havent found a direct answer....

 

[Spoon]

I was thinking to replace the face of the socket next? I assume this is fine to do (like for like)

That would be my next step.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Did you try turning the switches on ?

 

[atpm]

That would be my next step.

Ok thanks.

 

[atpm]

Did you try turning the switches on ?

Yes

 

[Deleted account]

Couldn’t find your electrical experience on your profile.

Can’t advise to non compitant.

 

[Bobster]

Hi all,

I woke up this morning to find a double plug socket in the kitchen is not working at all however every other plug in the house is fine, and nothing has tripped etc...

I have turned of the mains to the whole house and check behind the plug for anything obvious and all seems fine, no lose wires etc.....

I was thinking to replace the face of the socket next? I assume this is fine to do (like for like)

Thanks

You're going to need to call out an electrician.

I presume you don't own any test gear?

It may be the face plate, but unlikely. Could just be a waste of money swapping it.

There maybe a member on here close by.

Could be a joint loose somewhere, a fuse in a spur failed etc..

 

[ThatMatt72]

Hi all,

I woke up this morning to find a double plug socket in the kitchen is not working at all however every other plug in the house is fine, and nothing has tripped etc...

I have turned of the mains to the whole house and check behind the plug for anything obvious and all seems fine, no lose wires etc.....

I was thinking to replace the face of the socket next? I assume this is fine to do (like for like)

Thanks

Have you got a socket adapter you can pop in it? It may give you a little more info as to whats wrong (ie could be a missing neutral so the socket is still live but not working). If you're not a sparks approach with caution as you don't know why its gone off yet

 

[Bobster]

the socket is bad just change it. They get worn out after time

I need whatever crystal ball you use!

 

[ThatMatt72]

the socket is bad just change it. They get worn out after time

I'd be a bit concerned that both sides of the socket have gone. Sounds more like wiring or loose connection than the actual socket

 

[Pete999]

I assume you're telling me to search for it? I did try looking but I havent found a direct answer....

here is a direct answer, hire a competent Electrician to test and repair the fault. Think that was mentioned in the original thread as well.

 

[Pete999]

Apologies OP, it seems I have mixed your thread with a similar one, my mistake.

 

[atpm]

Thanks all.
Found the issue in the end, found a second bad socket and then found the fuse spur.
Cleaned the contacts of the fuse in the spur and all is well again.

 

[telectrix]

as long as you didn't replace fuse with a nail, should be OK.

 

[Baddegg]

as long as you didn't replace fuse with a nail, should be OK.

Do we not do that anymore?....

 

[ferg]

Do we not do that anymore?....

When did that reg get changed?

Does this mean my selection of nails and tin foil is now obsolete??

 

[pirate]

Wondering why the contacts of the fuse in the spur were so bad...

 

[ruston]

Do we not do that anymore?....

No , a fuse is cheaper than a nail.

 

[Baddegg]

No , a fuse is cheaper than a nail.

But nails don’t blow