You can probably use a fork or tweezers to get it out.
Magicdesign on
That’s not good.
christianbrowny on
dont touch the pin! unless you know what your doing don’t go anywhere near it.
maybe with a pair of insulated pliers and after tuning off the whole house, don’t trust a circuit breaker label unless you know how to test for dead.
Upbeat_Map_348 on
The fault could be in the socket rather than the plug. I had something similar with a TP Link device. At first I thought that it was the device itself but then found that moisture had got into the socket from a leak.
Matt_NZ on
I thought UK plugs have a fuse in the plug which would avoid something like this happening?
kester76a on
OP you’re going to have to replace the socket. Also how old is the socket? Some people are still using sockets from the 70s.
Nearby-Cattle-7599 on
like my bits that keep on sticking to the FUCKING screw
CaptainChaos74 on
That’s not supposed to be possible, that’s the entire point of the fuse in the plug you can see there. Is this a cheaply manufactured or counterfeit plug? Did someone interfere with the fuse?
callardo on
I bet that smelt nice 😬
sparks2cm on
Find the circuit breaker turn off the power make sure it’s to the right room and good luck
DorisMaricadie on
From the heat damage i would replace the socket.
If you are unsure get an electrician out, its a half hour job that will run you £100-300 depending on area and the moon cycle. But cheaper than messing it up.
If you are a competent person you will likely know the steps
1. Go to your garage or screwfix to obtain a replacement face plate £0-50 £3-5 if you are not fancy.
2. Switch off the power, if in doubt switch off the main breaker, better no power than death.
3. Remover the two screws that hold in the faceplate and gently easy it out. Note how the wires were bent to fit in
4. Use a multimeter or similar to confirm no power (if its a dual socket where the other one works, a lamp on the second one can do this also)
5. Note the colours and if its not blue brown note which goes to N and L. Unscrew the wires and remove the faceplate.
6. Say rude words as the new plate has a different orientation and getting those wires to sit nicely will be annoying.
7. Put the wires in the correct holes and tighten the screws. Blue = N Brown = L yellow green is earth. If its black and red copy the layout from 5.
8. Say more rude words as you ease it all back and try to get the screws to bite. Be gentle with the screws the holder in the back plate would love to snap and ruin your day.
9. Turn the power back on and test.
ArgyllAtheist on
You should contact TP Link – they are gonna want that plug back to understand what happened.
I had a faulty USB socket a couple of years back and the company (BG) did a proper analysis and shared what they had found.
Billy-Bossman on
Stick a fork in the other pin hole and it should loosen and let you free the one that’s stuck
chromaaadon on
Given that this is an energy meter with presumably a socket on the other side. What did you have plugged into it?
psychoholica on
What were you running on that plug? Something pulling a lot of current?
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You can probably use a fork or tweezers to get it out.
That’s not good.
dont touch the pin! unless you know what your doing don’t go anywhere near it.
maybe with a pair of insulated pliers and after tuning off the whole house, don’t trust a circuit breaker label unless you know how to test for dead.
The fault could be in the socket rather than the plug. I had something similar with a TP Link device. At first I thought that it was the device itself but then found that moisture had got into the socket from a leak.
I thought UK plugs have a fuse in the plug which would avoid something like this happening?
OP you’re going to have to replace the socket. Also how old is the socket? Some people are still using sockets from the 70s.
like my bits that keep on sticking to the FUCKING screw
That’s not supposed to be possible, that’s the entire point of the fuse in the plug you can see there. Is this a cheaply manufactured or counterfeit plug? Did someone interfere with the fuse?
I bet that smelt nice 😬
Find the circuit breaker turn off the power make sure it’s to the right room and good luck
From the heat damage i would replace the socket.
If you are unsure get an electrician out, its a half hour job that will run you £100-300 depending on area and the moon cycle. But cheaper than messing it up.
If you are a competent person you will likely know the steps
1. Go to your garage or screwfix to obtain a replacement face plate £0-50 £3-5 if you are not fancy.
2. Switch off the power, if in doubt switch off the main breaker, better no power than death.
3. Remover the two screws that hold in the faceplate and gently easy it out. Note how the wires were bent to fit in
4. Use a multimeter or similar to confirm no power (if its a dual socket where the other one works, a lamp on the second one can do this also)
5. Note the colours and if its not blue brown note which goes to N and L. Unscrew the wires and remove the faceplate.
6. Say rude words as the new plate has a different orientation and getting those wires to sit nicely will be annoying.
7. Put the wires in the correct holes and tighten the screws. Blue = N Brown = L yellow green is earth. If its black and red copy the layout from 5.
8. Say more rude words as you ease it all back and try to get the screws to bite. Be gentle with the screws the holder in the back plate would love to snap and ruin your day.
9. Turn the power back on and test.
You should contact TP Link – they are gonna want that plug back to understand what happened.
I had a faulty USB socket a couple of years back and the company (BG) did a proper analysis and shared what they had found.
Stick a fork in the other pin hole and it should loosen and let you free the one that’s stuck
Given that this is an energy meter with presumably a socket on the other side. What did you have plugged into it?
What were you running on that plug? Something pulling a lot of current?
MildlyScary
Be safe OP