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AklBen
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  #2520134 9-Jul-2020 15:10
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Gez Louise! Yeah good spotting...




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  #2520165 9-Jul-2020 15:48
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Holy #*@^*@#$!!!!! That is lucky indeed! Lemme guess, 2400W heater on that socket. Didn't it glow at night? 🤣


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  #2520170 9-Jul-2020 15:57
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Daaaaaaamn that's scary.




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  #2520171 9-Jul-2020 15:58
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olivernz:

 

Holy #*@^*@#$!!!!! That is lucky indeed! Lemme guess, 2400W heater on that socket. Didn't it glow at night? 🤣

 

 

Nope - Surge protected 6 way 10A powerboard with:

 

  • Sunbeam Double electric blanket (used twice a year, maybe) - OFF
  • LED side lamp - OFF
  • Sony Alarm Clock/Radio - ON

Sparky thinks the powerboard plug may have been bent by the headboard causing it to arc.

 


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  #2520437 9-Jul-2020 23:04
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That or the old socket just had really bad contacts. They tend to lose tension over time.

Either way, I'm glad it was found!
It's not what I expected, but equally bad.

Thanks for the update.

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