mains socket just blew up

[kingofswords]

whats coiled?

[DiscoDes]

Nov 25, 2011 8:12:24 GMT kingofswords said:

whats coiled?

arranging the cable like this:

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[kingofswords]

oh ok ...they werent coiled up and i untangled them last week.

[Deleted]

the lead if coiled i.e. rolled up can act as a secondary heater due to emf ( electro magnetic forces ) and will therefore draw more current added to the current drawn by the heater itself . I would advise never to plug a heater into an extension lead . If heater is still working plug into a seperate socket from other appliances.

[DiscoDes]

Nov 25, 2011 8:26:59 GMT @storm said:

the lead if coiled i.e. rolled up can act as a secondary heater due to emf ( electro magnetic forces ) and will therefore draw more current added to the current drawn by the heater itself . I would advise never to plug a heater into an extension lead . If heater is still working plug into a seperate socket from other appliances.

What he said!

[kingofswords]

i only got 1 plug socket...would it work if i put a higher amp fuse in the heater

[Deleted]

lol Des

[Deleted]

No ! you would cause yourself further problems , the heater should already have a 13 amp fuse in , domestically you cannot get a higher rated fuse. If you NEED to plug in your heater you would be well advised to get a decent extension and not a cheapo . Also as previously stated don't coil the lead

[bluemagnum]

Is the plug socket on the wall still working?

[Perpetua]

No consolation to King I know . . . but this is a really interesting and useful read.

I'm plagued with a lack of wall sockets in my house, so use adapters/floating sockets alot, but I'm thank goodness always really careful about what devices I use in them, at any one time.

[kingofswords]

think i found the culprit .... ??? [http://forums.hexus.net/pc-hardware/210881-danger-faulty-switchmode-power-supplies.html/url] cheap chinese mains to usb with no CE markings.

of course it could have been combination of thngs.

p.s. i got plug fixed today so alls good....im gonna go buy a decent extension this time.

[Red]

Your trip switch should've kicked in long before your socket blew.
Was there a brown mark on the bottom right plug hole?

[kingofswords]

erm not that i noticed red..bu the extension lead plug was badly burnt.
i dont know what amp/voltage main/usb adapter i need to buy and am scared it will happen again.

[Deleted]

www.vapeescape.co.uk/ego/riva/echo-usb-charger-with-cord-(510)~144

Try that

You will also require a mains adaptor
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-Mains-Wall-Charger-Adaptor-Travel-UK-Plug-BLACK-MP3-iPod-PDA-NEW-/130603870737?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item1e6898ea11

[Red]

Unless you have an extremely old wiring system were your sockets are on the same ring main as your lights etc. this sounds symptomatic of a loose connection to the rear of your wall socket. This is quite common as sockets receive a fair bit of abuse and wiring can work it's way loose. When electricity 'jumps' a loose connection it gets very hot and won't necessarily blow a fuse or trigger the trip. Although you should ask your sparkie for his diagnosis.. even if only to put your mind to rest about dodgy electrical goods.