I f anyone knows electrical advice im concerned about something

[Claudia Love]

hi everyone

I have a question I plugged in my kettle yes I still use plug in kettles and the cord was really hot
but when I plug in my coffee maker its good
then I plugged in my vacuum and the end of the cord got really hot by the plug \\



I dont know if cords always get hot or im just noticing this like a nerd lol but does this sound safe ? or what needs to be done ?

 

[LukeG]

If you see smoke coming from the wire, pull the plug out.

 

[whynot888]

Do you know how old your dwelling is? Im kind of wondering if it is aluminum wiring

 

[Drakarys]

Heat usually means an overload on that given circuit. If you're concerned - call a licensed electrician to inspect your home.
There's not enough info to give a more specific advice.

 

[Boss Nass]

Heat usually means an overload on that given circuit. If you're concerned - call a licensed electrician to inspect your home.
There's not enough info to give a more specific advice.

Agreed, Don't fuck around with stuff like this, get a professional instead of a bunch of pooners on the internet. Even if you find a professional licensed electrical contractor on here, they are unlikely to want to give advice without actually seeing the problem first-hand. And that's a good thing.

 

[AstroPong]

hi everyone

I have a question I plugged in my kettle yes I still use plug in kettles and the cord was really hot
but when I plug in my coffee maker its good
then I plugged in my vacuum and the end of the cord got really hot by the plug \\



I dont know if cords always get hot or im just noticing this like a nerd lol but does this sound safe ? or what needs to be done ?

Electrician best bet with him to look at both the outlet and the devices, could be:
1) As mentioned by another Aluminium wiring if hose is early 80s's or earlier. Generally would be outlet getting hot.
2) Outlet has a problem and needs to be replaced (generally outlet hot)
3) Undersized wiring / overrsized breaker
4) Appliance plug or cord issues (could be some arcing / poor connection within the Appliance plug

All of them are possible fire hazards

Kettle - High electrical usage, cord should not heat up if it does then it is likely undersized
Coffee maker - depends on how it works, might be less of a power draw than a kettle
Vacuum - High electrical draw Appliance.

 

[HEYHEY]

Lol
Cant believe my advice has been deleted

 

[y2kmark]

Agreed, Don't fuck around with stuff like this, get a professional instead of a bunch of pooners on the internet. Even if you find a professional licensed electrical contractor on here, they are unlikely to want to give advice without actually seeing the problem first-hand. And that's a good thing.

So you shouldn't take advice from "pooners on the internet"? Oh, wait....

 

[Dfkseeker]

If the plug end is getting hot, chances are there is some loose connection in the receptacle. To check it out you can plug the same devices in other receptacle (outlet). If same happens then you need new devices and if it works without getting hot then you need to change the receptacle.

 

[Claudia Love]

If the plug end is getting hot, chances are there is some loose connection in the receptacle. To check it out you can plug the same devices in other receptacle (outlet). If same happens then you need new devices and if it works without getting hot then you need to change the receptacle.

much love thank you xo

 

[Darts]

Check the amps on the units. It should never be more than 15 (10 is preferable) on a normal household plug. I use power bars that will trip if the amps exceed 15 (or was it 13?).

 

[Darts]

I have a question I plugged in my kettle yes I still use plug in kettles and the cord was really hot

Can you not use the electric range with the 40AMP fuse? Or, does that darn kettle can only be used with the cord plugged in?

 

[Brill]

Don’t spend money on electricians for this.
You can cool down an outlet quickly by holding an ice cube on it for 20 seconds.

 

[Darts]

You can cool down an outlet quickly by holding an ice cube on it for 20 seconds.

Won't speak for anyone else but not for me. Time will cool down that darn outlet.

 

[Darts]

Does your kettle "whistle" when the water is boiling? We have to know.

 

[Ponderling]

Since you mention coffee maker and kettle, good chance this is a kitchen counter receptacle.

Kitchen loads like kettles put a heavy load on circuits, and with a lot of insertion, over time the spring action of the receptacle degrades. Heavy loads heat this weakening spring and the degradation of spring action from heat accelerates.

Short answer is good chance need a new receptacle at a minimum.

Given heavy loading, good idea to have a pro do this and look over other items that might be degrading from heavy use as well.

 

[Spunky1]

Don’t spend money on electricians for this.
You can cool down an outlet quickly by holding an ice cube on it for 20 seconds.

That and give a toddler some keys to stick in the outlet to make sure the internal are functioning properly.

 

[Darts]

For those who live in Toronto. Try to get a licensed electrician to do a small job. Good luck.

I happened to know one who has a day job but he did me a favour last Christmas because he had a week off during the holidays. The trades are so busy that they don't bother returning your phone calls unless you are a good friend or a relative.

 

[moredale7]

For those who live in Toronto. Try to get a licensed electrician to do a small job. Good luck.

I happened to know one who has a day job but he did me a favour last Christmas because he had a week off during the holidays. The trades are so busy that they don't bother returning your phone calls unless you are a good friend or a relative.

For those who live in Toronto. Try to get a licensed electrician to do a small job. Good luck.

 

[Brill]

Since you mention coffee maker and kettle, good chance this is a kitchen counter receptacle.

Kitchen loads like kettles put a heavy load on circuits, and with a lot of insertion, over time the spring action of the receptacle degrades. Heavy loads heat this weakening spring and the degradation of spring action from heat accelerates.

Short answer is good chance need a new receptacle at a minimum.

Given heavy loading, good idea to have a pro do this and look over other items that might be degrading from heavy use as well.

Yes, just like an overused and worn vagina.
An ice cube works for that as well.