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I cannot think of any other possibilities.
I cannot think of any other possibilities.
Wall sockets always switched on.
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I have to agree - I can't think of any other possibilities, either.
Furthermore, the only one of the 8 which is really 'technolgical' [(2)] seems incredibly unlikely. For one switch to develop a fault that made it behave like that would be extremely unlikely, but both of them ....??!! The only (very remote) possibility that comes to mind is that if the entire 'works' of the socket had become loose relative to the faceplate, I suppose it's just conceivable that the function of both switches could be compromised such that they did not properly 'latch' in the 'off position'.
Kte68: In order to eliminate that one 'technological' possibility in BAS's list, and since you are clearly concerned, you might consider getting someone to replace the double socket with a new one. That would answer that particular question once and for all!
Kind Regards, John
Pull out the plug from the socket. Don't worry, the electricity won't leak out of the holes onto the floor 
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With the switches in the "on" position, squirt shed-loads of superglue round them, then, with a gloved finger, switch them off.
Now watch whoever it is try to turn the bu ggers on.
You never know, if it is you sleepwalking, you might wake yourself up with the frustration of it and then you'll know once and for all!
Don't forget to rig up a covert CCTV cam linked to your HDD.
Now watch whoever it is try to turn the bu ggers on.
You never know, if it is you sleepwalking, you might wake yourself up with the frustration of it and then you'll know once and for all!
Don't forget to rig up a covert CCTV cam linked to your HDD.
Your house is not going to be unsafe, if an unloaded socket's rocker switches are in the closed position.
Simple solution is to replace the socket plate, if as I think the socket switches are faulty (not unheard of).
If you think there is some pranking going on and wish to confirm the switch fault, you could then position this socket elsewhere in the property, without the knowledge of another, and observe it's behaviour.
First of all you can rest assured that even if the switch is on there is no danger from the socket if there is nothing plugged into it.
How are they being switched on. You may be doing it yourself. The daughter of a friend has severe OCD relating to all doors being shut. She experienced similar in that a cupboard door she "knew" she had closed would open itself. She felt convinced that someone was doing it to annoy her. What was happening was she was opening the cupboard herself as was seen when her brother covertly installed a camera. The medical theory is that she did this to justify her OCD and was genuinely un-aware she was doing it. Her OCD probably stems from when she was a toddler and had chemical burns from cleaning materials she took from an unlocked cupboard.
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There's un bon idee!
Swap the "faulty" socket with the one in the hall (or another that is infrequently used).
Then record your observations.
Or just a plug-in timer.
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Don't forget that in the presence of spiritual beings, the ambient temperature dips very rapidly. I read it somewhere.
ok Katie, it's been me doing it. it's been a good laugh. It's also been me leaving the toilet seat up. if you're going to be OCD about locking and unlocking the back door, make sure you do it an even number of times.
Could you post a photo of the socket, and do you have a cat?
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