I am having the problem were there is a socket that is burnt out end no longer werking. There was a leak on dis socket after I install new plumbing in what was once the bedroom. It was toylet because we a remodeling. We didn't take wall socket out near installation because I like use blowdryer after shower. So then I decide to remove socket. I unscrew end tie up the wires so no current flow trough them. I then cover the wall with a plywood and hammer the screws so no one get electrocute. Then problem is thet after a week, the plywood start get moist en I find evidence of charring and fire. It smell liek burning in what is my new bathroom. Can anybody help me with dis problem? I dont understand what is wrong. Help me. I new to dis country.
2006-11-28 03:49:17 · 3 answers · asked by Junichiro L 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Oh yeh, the outlet was close to floor like in a bedroom, not like in a bathroom.
2006-11-28 10:46:12 · update #1
There are plastic caps you put over the end of the free wires to keep them from completing a circuit.
2006-11-28 03:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisture in the plywood means that there is still a leak. Could be just a pinhole at a solder joint.
The charring - you need to get to the wiring and totally remove it. Follow it to where it is connected, shut off the power at the circuit breaker, and remove the wire at its source. Do not turn on the power until you have fixed the leak.
2006-11-28 03:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters flip the breaker to that part of the house.
Then find and fix the water leak.
Then make sure that the power is off to the outlet.
Then pull the wires out and do one of two things.
I f you want to use it go ahead and install a new plug in (after dry time)
If you do not want to use it then put a wire nut on each individual wire and use black elect. tape to tape them all together with lots of tape on each wire first.
2006-11-28 04:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by tnysallee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋