How to fix common power socket problems

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Having a single socket that is faulty can be a bit of a nuisance and leave you playing guess the plug whenever you want to connect something.

Diagnosing faulty sockets

We’ve prepared some useful tips to help you diagnose the socket and then the case of the fault.

Use plugs with the British Standard Safety Stamp – they’re guaranteed to have live and neutral pins with insulating sleeves that enable safer insertion and withdrawal.

Check the shutter mechanisms in the sockets in your home close when removing plugs. This is an important safety precaution if you have young children who like to put their fingers in places they shouldn’t!

Fighting socket struggles?

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