Plug is stuck in socket
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Plugs don't normally get stuck in sockets! It can be an indication that there has been a problem causing the plug and socket to get hot and melt hence if this is the case it will be a good idea to replace both the plug and socket anyway.
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kkynaston
Switch off the mains to the socket.
Test that the socket is dead
Cut wire to the plug from the kettle and replace the socket face.
Put new plug on kettle
Edit:
just thought, you wont be able to remove the socket face with the plug in so some percussive maintenace may be required, if you get my drift
Test that the socket is dead
Cut wire to the plug from the kettle and replace the socket face.
Put new plug on kettle
Edit:
just thought, you wont be able to remove the socket face with the plug in so some percussive maintenace may be required, if you get my drift
Read all the following and if you are not sure you can do it call an electrician . .
1. Turn off appropriate MCB/pull fuse.
2. Check socket is now dead (no power)
3. Remove socket from wall and disconnect cables (taking note of which came from which terminal) - If you have a choc block big enough use for the wires while you have the socket off. Note if you have an ELCB and you touch the neutral it might trip the ELCB.
4. Take screws out of the back of the socket (i.e. take it apart) taking car of where all the bits come from (hold it face-plate up as you take it apart.
5. You may then be able to prise the copper clip off the kettle plug - if fused together (i.e. welded) you won't be able to.
6 . If successful reverse sequence. If not go out and buy a replacement socket and plug for the kettle.
Likely you will need to do 6 anyway.
1. Turn off appropriate MCB/pull fuse.
2. Check socket is now dead (no power)
3. Remove socket from wall and disconnect cables (taking note of which came from which terminal) - If you have a choc block big enough use for the wires while you have the socket off. Note if you have an ELCB and you touch the neutral it might trip the ELCB.
4. Take screws out of the back of the socket (i.e. take it apart) taking car of where all the bits come from (hold it face-plate up as you take it apart.
5. You may then be able to prise the copper clip off the kettle plug - if fused together (i.e. welded) you won't be able to.
6 . If successful reverse sequence. If not go out and buy a replacement socket and plug for the kettle.
Likely you will need to do 6 anyway.
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kkynaston
yes but as I added to my post, you can't remove the socket until the plug is removed.
Therefore requiring some percussive maintainence.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DEAD!!!!!
Therefore requiring some percussive maintainence.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DEAD!!!!!
How do we know it's not a cooker switch with a socket on!
Does the kettle still work? If so why the hell are you unplugging it!!!
Fill it, wait to boil nice cup o tea
Alternatively be safe folllow previous advice.
Lets hear it for percusive maintenance!!!!!!
Fill it, wait to boil nice cup o tea
Alternatively be safe folllow previous advice.
Lets hear it for percusive maintenance!!!!!!
If at first you don't succeed:
Go back to the workshop and get a bigger hammer.....
Go back to the workshop and get a bigger hammer.....
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