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Electrical socket sparking

Posted by Lucy Slater, on Sat 24 Jun 2017 11:18am

I have a power point in the bedroom which is connected to another socket in the next bedroom. On several occasions I have noticed sparks coming out of the socket when I have plugged/unplugged various appliances. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Adam Raye

Sun 25 Jun 2017 12:53pm

Hi Lucy. This is normal to see a flash when unplugging things, espeshialy high power appliances such as hair dryers/straighteners. I recommend you switching the socket off before unplugging and that should stop and flashing

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MNS Dall

Sun 25 Jun 2017 09:58am

Yes you should. Its very dangerous and it can cause the fire or damage the socket. You should fix this but it is not a big job most probably the connection in side the socket will be lose and need bit tightening.

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