earthing

[jvarikat1]

Dear all,

I have noticed that one of my kitchen sockets is not earthed, I was wondering what would be a quick n easy solution,

its a metal twin metal socket with a metal back box.

any help will be greatly appreciated,

thanks

joe

 

[JohnW2]

I have noticed that one of my kitchen sockets is not earthed, I was wondering what would be a quick n easy solution, its a metal twin metal socket with a metal back box.

Do you mean that the metal plate of the socket (and maybe also the back box) does not appear to be earthed, or that there is no apparent earth conductor (CPC) going to the socket at all?

Kind Regards, John

 

[rjm2k]

how have you noticed this? what wires are available inside the socket? can you post a photo? if there is an earth wire, is it connected to the terminal on the socket?

 

[ricicle]

How/why did you investigate ?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Do some posters just ask a question and then run out of the house?

 

[JohnW2]

Do some posters just ask a question and then run out of the house?

I'm sure that some do - but others probably have a day job to service. I think a little patience is probably in order!

Kind Regards, John

 

[jvarikat1]

I have noticed that one of my kitchen sockets is not earthed, I was wondering what would be a quick n easy solution, its a metal twin metal socket with a metal back box.

Do you mean that the metal plate of the socket (and maybe also the back box) does not appear to be earthed, or that there is no apparent earth conductor (CPC) going to the socket at all?

Kind Regards, John

hi john,

there is no earth wire, thers only a live and neutral on it.

thanks

joe

 

[jvarikat1]

how have you noticed this? what wires are available inside the socket? can you post a photo? if there is an earth wire, is it connected to the terminal on the socket?

hi the reason i opened the socket is thers was a small element of shock on microwave that was on that socket

cheers

joe

 

[jvarikat1]

how have you noticed this? what wires are available inside the socket? can you post a photo? if there is an earth wire, is it connected to the terminal on the socket?

hi the reason i opened the socket is thers was a small element of shock on microwave that was on that socket

there is no earth wire, only live n nuetral

cheers

joe

 

[jvarikat1]

how have you noticed this? what wires are available inside the socket? can you post a photo? if there is an earth wire, is it connected to the terminal on the socket?

I was getting shock on the microwave on that socket, hence opened it, there is no earth only live n neutral

cheers

jo

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If this is a socket outlet it must be earthed!
Isolate the circuit, prove circuit is dead by using approved voltage indicator and check that the earth has not become loose or if there is one within the sheath of the cable.
If not you require an electrician.

 

[jvarikat1]

I have noticed that one of my kitchen sockets is not earthed, I was wondering what would be a quick n easy solution, its a metal twin metal socket with a metal back box.

Do you mean that the metal plate of the socket (and maybe also the back box) does not appear to be earthed, or that there is no apparent earth conductor (CPC) going to the socket at all?

Kind Regards, John

hi john,

there is no earth wire, the reason I opened up the socket, as i was getting a small shock on micorwave on that socket,

many thanks

joe

 

[jvarikat1]

If this is a socket outlet it must be earthed!
Isolate the circuit, prove circuit is dead by using approved voltage indicator and check that the earth has not become loose or if there is one within the sheath of the cable.
If not you require an electrician.

hi there,

there is no earth wire on it, only live n neural,

cheers

joe

 

[jvarikat1]

Do some posters just ask a question and then run out of the house?

I'm sure that some do - but others probably have a day job to service. I think a little patience is probably in order!

Kind Regards, John

hi am kind of new to forums, didn't know i would get that quick response,

ill keep in mind next time,

many thanks

joe

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

hi there,

there is no earth wire on it, only live n neural,

Then stop using the socket now and call an electrician.