Double wall socket

Question

I’ve just plugged in my floor lamp and it’s blown  the wire connecting it to the lamp now my socket won’t turn off it’s a double socket , I have my router plugged in the same socket is it safe to use it ?

Mark · Accepted Answer

I would recommend getting an Electrician out to replace damaged socket. The switch has sustained damage with the fault and could cause arcing inside the socket.

Terry · Answer

It's sage to use for the mean time but would look at getting it replaced

Matt · Answer

Hi, if you unplug the floor lamp as the fault sounds like it lies there, leave the router plugged in if its ok, but you will need a new double socket outlet installed and the circuit testing incase there any underlying issues with the circuit

Scott · Answer

I would swap the socket for a new one as the mechanism inside could be damaged.

Simon · Answer

Sounds like a short. Possibly it has melted inside from what you are saying. I would recommend replacing that ASAP

Mark · Answer

I would not plug any thing into faulty socket try to feed from another socket until you have faulty one changed

Abbas · Answer

I wouldn't use it and would get the faceplate changed ASAP

Chris · Answer

yes you should jane, in the short term i think you may want to use an extension lead from another socket, but i would opt to get the socket  replaced as soon as possible, we do not know if the socket is safe or the wiring feeding to it

James · Answer

The short answer is No.
The short in the cable must have broken the internals of the socket preventing it from being switched off, therefore not being able to isolate any item that is plugged into the socket in the case of an emergency. 
Hope this clarifies the question.

Chris · Answer

I've just changed someone's double socket locally with similar issue.... It was caused by damp.... The inside of the socket was completely blue.... (Corroded) just bought replacement changed it over... Fyi the cables were completely fine no bluey colours or stickiness

Double wall socket

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