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

 

[Spoon]

But nails don’t blow

Neither does my missus.......
OK..... I'll get my coat.....

 

[pirate]

Oh yes they do!
Better with a suitable bolt...

 

[Moley]

But nails don’t blow

Neither does my wife

 

[Moley]

Neither does my wife

bugger. Beaten to it.

 

[pirate]

Spoon, I think you'll find she does!

ok, I'll get my coat...

 

[Toneyz]

When did that reg get changed?

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

No, it only complies with a previous edition of the regs.

 

[telectrix]

dates back to when smoke packets had decent foil. complying to regs.

 

[ruston]

dates back to when smoke packets had decent foil. complying to regs.

Me old man with his twenty packets of John Players untipped , took three packs with him to work every night , 12+ hours usually , just a few safety ones left in the morning.

 

[MDJ]

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

The fact you even asked this question has set off the alarm bells, gasp and double gasp

 

[DPG]

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The fact you even asked this question has set off the alarm bells, gasp and double gasp

I don't think he's a sparky though, just someone wanting advice.

 

[MDJ]

I don't think he's a Sparky
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Oh like most of the forum then

 

[DPG]

I don't think he's a Sparky

Oh like most of the forum then
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Harsh

 

[MDJ]

Oh like most of the forum then

Harsh
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[Lister1987]

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

I'm surprised to know you wore acrylics Tel? Less surprised they conduct electricity...