2 then 3 pin plug???

[robby]

Replace it now, and try it again, few of these chargers use all three pins electrically



If it works send for the Exorcist

[ripple27]

so am i which makes me think from reading what you are all saying the pin has to be in the socket somehow somewhere, i have got someone coming to unscrew the socket to see if they can find it but am hoping i can fix the plug if they do and i would only buy from sellers on here anyhow been caught out before so have learned my lesson

[ripple27]

Jan 28, 2015 12:43:03 GMT robby said:

Replace it now, and try it again, few of these chargers use all three pins electrically



If it works send for the Exorcist

got one of those on speed dial these days ha ha

[markm]

I would avoid any plug that uses a plastic earth pin, it shows a level
Of penny pinching (by the manufacturer) that makes me nervous.

[Ripshod]

If it's an old non 'gated' socket then it makes total sense, as the live and neutral pins will go straight in without the earth. Or the gate could be jammed open. Very often these older sockets had openings in the back so the earth pin may have dropped into the back box.

I'd be surprised if it wasn't more modern tho.

[ripple27]

i will post our findings in a while thanks guys

[ripple27]

Hi Guys im back and mystery solved
the socket in question is a double socket and the reason i could plug other stuff in was it was the other socket that the charger was in oops so have fixed the problem but have been told to bin the plug and replace so i have to buy another one oh well you win some loose some i guess
but thanks for all your help guys

[ceedee]

Jan 28, 2015 13:34:30 GMT ripple27 said:

Hi Guys im back and mystery solved
the socket in question is a double socket and the reason i could plug other stuff in was it was the other socket that the charger was in oops so have fixed the problem but have been told to bin the plug and replace so i have to buy another one oh well you win some loose some i guess
but thanks for all your help guys

So can you plug something else into the socket that your broken charger was in?
Or has the top (earth) pin broken off and is now jamming the slot?
If so, please get an electrician to unjam it rather than attempting it yourself!

[ripple27]

Jan 28, 2015 13:49:30 GMT ceedee said:

Jan 28, 2015 13:34:30 GMT ripple27 said:

Hi Guys im back and mystery solved
the socket in question is a double socket and the reason i could plug other stuff in was it was the other socket that the charger was in oops so have fixed the problem but have been told to bin the plug and replace so i have to buy another one oh well you win some loose some i guess
but thanks for all your help guys

So can you plug something else into the socket that your broken charger was in?
Or has the top (earth) pin broken off and is now jamming the slot?
If so, please get an electrician to unjam it rather than attempting it yourself!

Top pin is jammed in it

[moto]

You should be able to get it out by driving a screw into it and then pulling.

[Chrissie]

Feb 1, 2015 20:19:27 GMT moto said:

You should be able to get it out by driving a screw into it and then pulling.

That sounds a tad dangerous to me

[amygx]

I have a headache after reading this thread lol

[moto]

Feb 1, 2015 20:29:37 GMT Chrissie said:

Feb 1, 2015 20:19:27 GMT moto said:

You should be able to get it out by driving a screw into it and then pulling.

That sounds a tad dangerous to me

Where's the danger in working with the earth pin?

[Chrissie]

Feb 2, 2015 17:07:14 GMT moto said:

Feb 1, 2015 20:29:37 GMT Chrissie said:

That sounds a tad dangerous to me

Where's the danger in working with the earth pin?

In most circumstances, I'd agree with you, but not in this instance

[Greg]

Feb 2, 2015 21:40:04 GMT Chrissie said:

Feb 2, 2015 17:07:14 GMT moto said:

Where's the danger in working with the earth pin?

In most circumstances, I'd agree with you, but not in this instance

Unless you know what your doing you should never attempt working on mains electricity and most importantly isolate the circuit first then test it to prove its dead.

If in doubt call in an electrician.

Seriously, you'd be lucky to get a second chance if you make a mistake !