One of the sockets on a 13A 2-gang outdoor unit in my greenhouse is very tight - difficult to get a plug in fully and hard to remove. I think that it's the earth pin that is causing the problem. Is there an easy way to free this up, please or should I just replace it? (Suggestions on the web to use WD40 but that doesn't sound very sensible.)
Tight 13A socket
- Thread starter Gwyndy
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WD40 is not electrically conductive, so its worth a try. turn all power off before spraying.
What could go wrong, if it doesant work then buy a new socket.
What could go wrong, if it doesant work then buy a new socket.
That is what I was concerned about - would it act as an insulator on the earth? However, I'll give it a go.
Thanks.
No.
The "layer" would be extremely thin
and
the scraping action of the "jaws" of the socket will give intermate contact with the "pin",
especially since the "action" is already tighter than normal.
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