Sparking on slimline sockets

[cambria]

I was called to a static caravan where the owner complained of sparking on a double socket when switching. I checked it out and no loose connections or signs of burning so I fitted a replacement socket provided by the caravan manufacturer. I have just been called because the same thing is happening. The sockets are slimline and Im just wondering if its just the sparking of the switch the customer can see when its quite dark because the sockets are slimline. Anyone had any similar issues ?

 

[albi]

yes i had a similar problem found out later the cliant was truning the socket of under load so when the switch opeand there was a flash but was fine if there was no load

 

[J@mes]

is the customer old/ frail/ arthritic and possibly not pressing the switch hard/ quick enough which could cause the visible arching?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Probably rubbish sockets,the really cheap ones dont have arc shields,....try fitting a quality socket and you shouldnt have any problems.