Recent: Fix food processor motor?

Mend Switches and Sockets

Mend D.I.Y, Switches and Sockets
Find out how to mend it for free.

Ask Question
Mend D.I.Y, Switches and Sockets
Free repair help for switches and sockets

Mend > Switches and Sockets

Mend D.I.Y, Switches and Sockets

socket popped?

my living room socket popped,,wasnt on or anything in it,it made a popping noise,blue light then aabit of smoke..can you help

craig
August 2008
It probably burned up. Critters in the walls eat on electric wires and cause problems. Make sure circuit is turned off at the circuit box, or the fuse is removed. Then carefully remove socket from wall and check wiring to socket. Black wire to Gold Screw, White wire to Silver Screw and Green wire to Green screw. I would probably replace socket for safety to start with a new one and make sure the wires are not bare.....

Jack
August 2008
Mend D.I.Y, Switches and Sockets
Free repair help for switches and sockets

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend D.I.Y, Switches and Sockets
Free repair help for switches and sockets