Dishwasher still tripping after leak repair

[BlueLoo]

Probably not become aware that some types of tape in a damp location can acquire enough moisture to become significantly conductive.

This isn't a damp enviroment

 

[BlueLoo]

Why do you think tape is necessary on a connector block?

What is a ymmv thing?

Why are you giving advice if you consider yourself only reasonably handy?

I am not giving advice (clearly) i am giving opinion.
YMMV = your mileage may vary.
Taping suggested because connector blocks are open ended and who know what can come in contact with them in the individuals situation.
Also, the OP might not even trim the bare leads properly leading them to "poke out" of the blocks.

You could do this the correct way. Get an electrician in because anything other than offering up your certs when giving advise is probably highly suspect in the manner you suggest.

It is a plug socket. Not rocket science. Removing the socket, sticking the bare cables into a connector and taping them up is perfectly fine for a temporary fudge when in a pinch, christ, my house is wired up by "Electricians" with insulating tape and connector blocks.

 

[bernardgreen]

Remove the socket, make safe the cable tips, and shove it on top the boiler for a day or two to dry out. Check that the cable isn't in conduit or the box itself isn't wet.
Might save you a few quid.....

Do both.
You've water ingress here so be careful.
Insulation tape would work, as would some connector blocks taped up.

This isn't a damp enviroment

 

[BlueLoo]

Perhaps you've missed the bit where the socket is being removed from the wall?
Or are you brigading me with your chum Harry because i dared tell you your plug sockets are outdated lol.

Give it rest.

 

[bernardgreen]

Perhaps you've missed the bit where the socket is being removed from the wall?

You may not be aware that sockets neither cry nor perspire no matter how badly they are treated, they do not produce water, if the socket is wet enough to require being dried then water had to be somewhere close to the socket.

 

[BlueLoo]

To quote your buddy.

"I give up"

 

[JohnD]

Insulation tape would work

please don't rely on sticky tape.

 

[BlueLoo]

please don't rely on sticky tape.

Sticky tape isn't insulating tape.

At all.

So you want to remove the socket to either dry it out, or take it with you to replace it.

What's your recommendation for a accepted procedure to do this?

If you are going to suggest a blanking plate or enclosure then don't bother. A new plug socket is cheaper than either and the whole point of removing it is to save money and time getting a new one.

 

[JohnD]

Sticky tape isn't insulating tape.

And is insulating tape sticky tape?

yes

is it suitable for this job?

no.

 

[JohnD]

I am an idiot.

you're right there.

 

[BlueLoo]

you're right there.

I was waiting for someone to do that lol.

Well played sir. Very original.

 

[BlueLoo]

And is insulating tape sticky tape?

yes

is it suitable for this job?

no.

So answer the question.

 

[BlueLoo]

No answer then?

Figures.

 

[sparkwright]

While removing a socket, placing the wires in connector blocks, and taping them up with insulation tape would seem a very reasonable temporary thing to do while the socket is drying out - I suspect it could still be considered as being unsafe.

Not particularly by me - however, common sense is fast becoming a thing of the past as health and safety takes first place.

Personally, if a socket 'needs' to be dried out, I would just buy a new one. You don't know how black or corroded it could be inside.

 

[MrBrindle]

Well, that was an interesting read!!

Back to the dishwasher. I wimped out from changing the socket myself, and booked an electrician for Tuesday morning.

Just as well, because the ******* thing has tripped the electrics on the extension lead now!! It's been fine for 8 days until tonight. What on earth could be causing this......