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General question about a load.

  • 15-12-2020 04:38PM
    #1
    Bikerman2019
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭


    I'm just curious about something. I have a double socket in my kitchen which showed browning on one of the 'holes'

    In this double socket there is an electric kettle and also a 4 slice toaster. Is this load to much if both are on at the same time? I am wondering why it went like that and if I should seperate the two appliances.

    Cheers all


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  • #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Low quality sockets are more prone to issues such as this.
    I would change the socket outlet to a quality brand such as MK.
    These are normally specified for government buildings, schools, collages, offices and nice homes :)

    There are of course other options avaialble, but this is what i use in my own home and so far no issues + they look great.


  • #3
    Bikerman2019
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Bikerman2019


    2011 wrote: »
    Low quality sockets are more prone to issues such as this.
    I would change the socket outlet to a quality brand such as MK.
    These are normally specified for government buildings, schools, collages, offices and nice homes :)

    There are of course other options avaialble, but this is what i use in my own home and so far no issues + they look great.

    What is the general opinion of BG sockets. I was looking at one which incorporated a WiFi repeater circuit


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