No power in only one room and no RCD tripped.

[RDB85]

So last night I went to put my heater on in my room, it’s one of those oil filled ones that you plug in. So went to turn on my light and no power. So checked everywhere else in the house and all working. Checked the fuse board and nothing has tripped.

So checked the plug on the heater and it’s burnt a hole in it and on the socket plate. Now I’ve unplugged everything and I’m going to reset the fuse board and see if I can get power back.

Would anyone have any suggestions as to what to check, surely it should have tripped the RCD.

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

it is likely to be a loose connection in the neutral connection of the plug - a common problem I have come across a few times

 

[Squid]

Need more info, the light is dead that could be the lamp so check that, the heater could have a short in the plug top and could have burnt through and damaged the socket. Is there another socket in the room that you can plug something else in to to check if there is power?

There is also a "friendly" member on here that lives in Liverpool so maybe he will pop up in this thread.

Photos also help.

 

[Pete999]

If you have a burnt socket that would point to a loose connection, best to get it sorted before you use the socket or it's associated circuit, like SWD said there is a member based up your neck of the woods who may be able to help.

 

[RDB85]

Thanks lads. Pictures

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[DPG]

As above- probably a loose connection on either the terminal in the plug, or between the plug pins and socket outlet.

As a bare minimum the plug and socket would want replacing, and a test of the circuit done to ensure all is OK.

Have you got a photo of the socket?

As SWD says, our 'friendly' local spark may be willing to have a look.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Looks to be a loose connection at the fuse which has caused the burning, new 13 amp plug required, also check condition of the cable.

 

[telectrix]

replace the plug and see if that cures the problem. otherwise pm me and i'll fix it 4 U.

 

[DPG]

Tel, do you know who the friendly local spark is?

 

[telectrix]

and i'll need to know what car he drives so i can bring the right sized wheel nut spanner.

 

[RDB85]

Thanks lads I will go to screwfix and get a plug top and new socket.

Much appreciated with the help. Thank you.

 

[Squid]

replace the plug and see if that cures the problem. otherwise pm me and i'll steal your TV and car.

Sorry, just had to ;o)))))))

 

[telectrix]

Polski Pillock. .

 

[Baddegg]

Thanks lads I will go to screwfix and get a plug top and new socket.

Much appreciated with the help. Thank you.

Thinks you scared him tel!

 

[RDB85]

All sorted. New Plug and Socket fitted and tested.

 

[DPG]

Not sure if I misunderstood, but I thought you said the room lights weren't working either?

 

[RDB85]

Not sure if I misunderstood, but I thought you said the room lights weren't working either?

They were not, but they are all on the same circuit, as there is one for upstairs sockets and one for upstairs lights. I reset the breaker on the RCD and they are now all working.

 

[DPG]

Ah, your original post said only one room was affected and the rest of the house was OK.

 

[RDB85]

Ah, your original post said only one room was affected and the rest of the house was OK.

It was just one room, but I reset the RCD once finished then checked all the lights and sockets upstairs, to make sure there were no issues. All sorted with help and advice from the people on here.

 

[DPG]

Glad you got it sorted.