Crackling noise and flashes coming from my plug socket.

Gingham_R

I'm guessing it's time to get an electrician in. The socket is crackling and when I plug something in, a blue flash comes out.

Is this urgent as in do I have to stop using the socket or even all the sockets until it's seen to?

What qualifications should I be looking for in an electrician?

Thanks.

Gingham_R

Or it could be the adaptor in the socket?

Sorry. Never mind. Something had fallen into the adaptor.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Gingham_R wrote: »

Something had fallen into the adaptor.

I'm intrigued, what, where, how?

Farway

You should stop using the socket, it may be overheating and could be a potential fire risk

May just be the socket connectors are "tired" and not making a good contact with the plug pins

Or, you have overloaded the socket and the supply cable insulation is brittle & flaked off [like my mother's]

Not a big job to replace the socket, in fact it is within DIY for a competent handyperson [oh please do not post and tell me about the "regs" & Part P, it is not notifiable, unless in kitchen etc]