Posted 19th Feb 2023
Hi there.
I was wondering whether there are any electricians on here who might be able to help please.
I have a standard double socket in my porch which isn't working as it should. We normally use a little fan heater in there and it stopped working suddenly. Thought it was the heater that has an issue but it works on other plug sockets in the rest of the house.
I tested the socket with a lamp which draws less power and also on of those screwdrivers that tests power. The lamp works but is dim and I get power on the screwdriver.
Basically, it seems that the power to that socket is weaker than in the rest of the house. Is that possible? I've also replaced the socket with another and it's the same.
Appreciate any responses.
I was wondering whether there are any electricians on here who might be able to help please.
I have a standard double socket in my porch which isn't working as it should. We normally use a little fan heater in there and it stopped working suddenly. Thought it was the heater that has an issue but it works on other plug sockets in the rest of the house.
I tested the socket with a lamp which draws less power and also on of those screwdrivers that tests power. The lamp works but is dim and I get power on the screwdriver.
Basically, it seems that the power to that socket is weaker than in the rest of the house. Is that possible? I've also replaced the socket with another and it's the same.
Appreciate any responses.
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A friend of mine had a similar problem except his was on 3 sockets that were part of a 5 socket ring. He called in a sparky and it turned out that an earth wire on ONE leg of the ring cable had become detached at the consumer unit. He was getting a reading of about 110 volts between the socket's earth and his cold water/central heating pipes. Once the earth was reconnected everything was fine. (edited)
Poor connection somewhere on the line. It could be a fire hazard or a sfety risk.
Best get electrician in to check, might as well do a full check of the house incase there is more, and then re run cables as required back to main box.
I'll have to get an electrician in to check it out. (edited)
Is it a radial circuit or a ring that the garage supplying this socket is on,?
Are there any heavy loads in the circuit before this socket?
Will have correct testing equipment to diagnose the problem.
Either that or replace cable but that's not really a DIY job. I'd rather get it looked at then decide (edited)