Problem with socket

[bettz1]

Hi I've changed the kitchen socket due to 1 of the switches breaking, wouldn't let me switch it off.

Since I've changed the socket the left socket doesn't seem to work, if I flick the on switch I get power for a brief second then nothing.... Any ideas?

I've since tried the old socket and still the same problem, it's all wired up ok.

 

[SithLordHood]

It can only be the socket itself.
When you screw it into the back box, does the socket warp/bend/distort?

 

[EFLImpudence]

The socket is faulty.

 

[Wayners]

On paper that's not possible unless one switch has broken.
If you bought a new double socket I've never known one not to work.
When you screw socket to wall make sure it is not under strain and bent. Needs to be sat nice a flat without strain.
How are you testing socket?

 

[bettz1]

Took another socket off and no problems, so the replacement socket arrived with only the right side working.

Is there anyway just to repair the faulty switch? It's not fully switching off like something stuck or broken in the switch

 

[Jurassicspark]

Which manufacturer was the socket made by?

If it was LAP, then don't bother replying back to this thread.

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Is there anyway just to repair the faulty switch?

Maybe, but given that you just bought it so must still be under warranty, why risk it?

 

[bettz1]

Maybe, but given that you just bought it so must still be under warranty, why risk it?

The replacement will be sent back but the original one with the faulty switch ive still got

 

[bettz1]

Which manufacturer was the socket made by?

If it was LAP, then don't bother replying back to this thread.

It's BG

 

[securespark]

That's odd.

I've bought many brands of socket over the decades from MK to cheap as chips stuff. The cheapest double socket I bought was 69p.

The only issue I've had with any socket is when there's a loose connection on either side.

 

[sparkwright]

It's ALWAYS BG.

I'm always saying it. BG is rubbish.

 

[securespark]

Fitted a few BG sockets with USB outlets.

Never had an issue. Must be lucky, I suppose.

 

[bettz1]

It's the switch that had the kettle plugged into it so got used a fair bit, switched on one morning and then we couldn't press the switch back in/off properly.

Apologies for the quotes

 

[bettz1]

That's odd.

I've bought many brands of socket over the decades from MK to cheap as chips stuff. The cheapest double socket I bought was 69p.

The only issue I've had with any socket is when there's a loose connection on either side.

It's ALWAYS BG.

I'm always saying it. BG is rubbish.

Fitted a few BG sockets with USB outlets.

Never had an issue. Must be lucky, I suppose.

 

[SUNRAY]

When I have a change of tenant in my rentals I change the sockets and switches. As there's a SF nearby I use BG except for the storage heaters and immersions where habitually I've used MK.

Guess which bits I've had fail?