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Socket got wine spilled in it & electrics in kitchen tripping
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.46 PM
Last night wine got spilled over socket beside the sink & now all electrics in kitchen not working including the boiler. Have tried hair dryer & waited overnight for it to dry out but still no luck. Not able to get socket off the wall to help it dry out as screws too tight & slightly rusted (as this has happened before.) Any other thoughts greatly received as to what I can do please as the boiler is off & with no heat & no hot water it is miserable in this cold weather. Many thanks!
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4 Answers
Pro Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Jayne, This sounds like you need to replace this socket. The consumer unit may have tripped too. Not much to do apart from that really. Post a job and get some prices. It should not be expensive. May be a good idea to remove this socket or blank it off too.
Cheers D
Answered7 November 2019
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Cutts Connexions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi Jayne,
Easy fix this one, just needs the socket replacing, the fact that it’s tripping your RCD is a good thing, shows it’s doing it’s job of keeping you safe
Post the job and we will pick it up
Rich and Mara
Answered7 November 2019
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ElectricsPlus
Rating: 5 out of 5
Interesting how everyone is saying replace the socket which could be the right answer but what you don't know is if the cable has come out of a loose connection caused by the short? Or if the boiler is affecting the circuit because of a fault caused by the trip, there can be any number of reasons call in the experts and be safe.
Answered8 November 2019
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AMD ELECTRIC LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
You need to change socket, could be in the same circuit with the boiler that why it keeps tripping
Answered7 November 2019
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