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Strange smell when i switch on the immersion

An Ard Ri · 2009-06-22 18:59:36

Hello, When i switch on the immersion, there is a really strange smell. Sort of smells like feet. Has anybody any idea what this may be? Thanks in advance.

22-06-2009 6:59pm

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An Ard Ri

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Hello,

When i switch on the immersion, there is a really strange smell. Sort of smells like feet. Has anybody any idea what this may be?

Thanks in advance.

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#2 22-06-2009 7:03pm

Mr Magnolia

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Could easily be a loose connection which would cause the insulation on the cable to burn and stink. You should avoid using it until you get an electrician to check it out.

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#3 22-06-2009 7:04pm

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Are you sure it is not a burning smell? If so this could be caused by a bad connection and may be a fire hazzard.

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#4 22-06-2009 7:04pm

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Do you usually switch it on barefoot?

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#5 22-06-2009 7:04pm

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+ 1 Mr Magnolia

You beat me to it

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#6 22-06-2009 7:07pm

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Mr Magnolia wrote: »

Could easily be a loose connection which would cause the insulation on the cable to burn and stink. You should avoid using it until you get an electrician to check it out.

Will do. Thanks for that.

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#7 22-06-2009 7:08pm

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try washing your socks before putting them in the hotpress

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