No switch to socket

jamie_128

Hi all, 

I have 3 under counter (kitchen worktops) sockets, 2 of which have a fuse spur above the worktop to switch the socket on and off, one of the sockets doesent seem to have a spur anywhere so its constantly on as soon as you plug something in.

When we moved in it had a plastic plug in it im guessing for safety, would it be okay to plug our fridge into it or is it not safe for that? 

avoidtheupsidedownbottles

Yes it will be fine for a fridge.  

Norman_Castle

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

EssexExile

It'll be fine. As long as you know where the consumer unit is to turn everything off in an emergency.

jamie_128

Norman_Castle said:

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

No ive checked them all and like i say there was a plastic thing in the socket to prevent touching when i moved in so im guessing there is no switch for it. 

Thanks guys sounds like its safe enough then  

stragglebod

jamie_128 said:

Norman_Castle said:

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

No ive checked them all and like i say there was a plastic thing in the socket to prevent touching when i moved in so im guessing there is no switch for it. 

Thanks guys sounds like its safe enough then  

A 'plastic thing to prevent touching'? What? Are you saying the socket is damaged and has exposed live parts?

MovingForwards

stragglebod said:

jamie_128 said:

Norman_Castle said:

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

No ive checked them all and like i say there was a plastic thing in the socket to prevent touching when i moved in so im guessing there is no switch for it. 

Thanks guys sounds like its safe enough then  

A 'plastic thing to prevent touching'? What? Are you saying the socket is damaged and has exposed live parts?

I read it as being one of them plastic safety covers to stop kids putting their fingers in it.

jamie_128

MovingForwards said:

stragglebod said:

jamie_128 said:

Norman_Castle said:

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

No ive checked them all and like i say there was a plastic thing in the socket to prevent touching when i moved in so im guessing there is no switch for it. 

Thanks guys sounds like its safe enough then  

A 'plastic thing to prevent touching'? What? Are you saying the socket is damaged and has exposed live parts?

I read it as being one of them plastic safety covers to stop kids putting their fingers in it.

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clive0510

is it fine with a qualified electrician? have you asked?.

grumbler

clive0510 said:

is it fine with a qualified electrician? have you asked?.

Pay a huge call-out charge only to ask whether some socket is OK and only because it had a safety cover?!

Ectophile

jamie_128 said:

Norman_Castle said:

I'd assume that’s why they're there. It's a fused switch, not a spur. Does one switch do two sockets?

No ive checked them all and like i say there was a plastic thing in the socket to prevent touching when i moved in so im guessing there is no switch for it. 

Thanks guys sounds like its safe enough then  

Would that be this sort of socket cover? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5698060/safety-socket-covers-unsafe#latest