Look for signs of damage
Replace outlet
1 Look for signs of damage
2Check inner wires
3Make repair
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
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1
FAULTY WALL OUTLET
Look for signs of damage
• Check for scorch marks on an outlet or around the base of plug pins; these indicate poor connections.
• If you have already checked or fixed the plug( p. 197), and the appliance works in another socket, the outlet is probably faulty and will need to be replaced.
• If any part of the outlet is wet, do not attempt to replace it – ask an electrician to do it for you.
Reconnect the wires to the new outlet
2
WORN ELECTRICAL WIRE
Replace outlet
• If possible, buy a new outlet that is identical to the old one so the wires will be in the same place.
• Switch off the power at the circuit breaker / fuse box and take out the relevant fuse( or flip the switch to the“ off” position if your unit has MCBs).
• Remove the fixing screws from the outlet and pull it out of its bracket. Note which wires lead to which outlet terminals.
• Loosen the terminals to free the conductor wires, then connect the wires to the correct terminals of the new outlet.
• Put the new outlet into the old mounting bracket and screw it into place.
1 Look for signs of damage
• If the sheathing on an electrical cord is damaged or worn, you could be electrocuted if you touch the exposed inner wires.
2Check inner wires
• Unplug the cord at the wall.
• If the inner wires are damaged, do not use the appliance until an electrician has replaced the cord.
3Make repair
• If the inner wires are undamaged, wrap insulating tape around the cord as a temporary measure until an electrician can replace it.
Extend the tape beyond the damaged area on both sides
Wrap the tape in overlapping layers