Wire from the blender caught fire, fuses tripped | on ElectriciansForums
Click here to remove these ads

Wire from the blender caught fire, fuses tripped

Discuss Wire from the blender caught fire, fuses tripped in the Security Alarms, Door Entry and CCTV (Public) area at ElectriciansForums.net

T

Tyler

-
Joined
Nov 27, 2018
Messages
5
Reaction score
6
Location
Glasgow
Hi there, a wire caught from a blender caught on to the hob in the kitchen, there was a loud bang and the sockets were tripped, is the blender needing replaced now or would it be possible to simply replace the wire?

View attachment DSC_0064.JPG
 
It should be, have a look in your local newspaper for electrical appliance repair outlets , they should be able to help, although in this throwaway structure we live in today it could prove to be difficult to find somebody capable.
 
Hi Tyler and Welcome to the Forum :)
Nice pic !
Question is, why did the lead fail? Did the lead get damaged at some point? Or is the blender faulty and it overheated the lead?
 
Basically the wire was sitting on a plate of an electric cooker, the cooker came on and the plate the wire was on happened to be on also, long story short, melted wire, loud bang, the end
 
The blender is a nutripro 1200 nothing extravagant but it's a good purpose made blender/juicer id like to keep or replace with another the exact same
 
Wilko said:
Hi Tyler and Welcome to the Forum :)
Nice pic !
Question is, why did the lead fail? Did the lead get damaged at some point? Or is the blender faulty and it overheated the lead?
Click to expand...
Melted on the hob is how I read it.
As Pete says, if you find an appliance repairer that has the tools (security screws probably present) or some brains and gumption to get over that problem the only thing to weigh up is the price of repair vs the price of asset.
All the best
 
GeorgeCooke said:
Where abouts on the lead is the fault? I ask as it may be possible to shorten the lead to before the fault and just fit a plug.
Click to expand...
not so much fun though. lead might then be too short to reach the hotplate.
 
Or use a joint similar to the ones being discussed yesterday on the washing machine flex thread. Cut back to undamaged cable and extend with new flex.
 
As already said, surely the flex could be shortened, job done.
 
DPG said:
Or use a joint similar to the ones being discussed yesterday on the washing machine flex thread. Cut back to undamaged cable and extend with new flex.
Click to expand...
Never done it myself but......

But I can assure you they work a treat when you put an angle grinder through an appliance flex.
 

Reply to Wire from the blender caught fire, fuses tripped in the Security Alarms, Door Entry and CCTV (Public) area at ElectriciansForums.net

Similar Threads

mattgriff88
Attic light off fire alarm?
The core tech was never Google. The core technology was Nest, and it’s sound. They got bought up by Google looking for a way in to the home tech...
2
Replies
27
Views
897
Rockingit
Rockingit
C
  • Question
Heat trace caught on fire
It had to be damaged prior to installing the insulation. What I always did when we installed the power was to fully inspect it where the valves...
Replies
1
Views
996
Megawatt
Megawatt
D
  • Question
Disconnected neutral wire from shower MCB in CU
It’s quite common for an electrician to criticise another’s work as you will rarely get everything perfect.
Replies
20
Views
1K
mainline
mainline
G
  • Question
Strange issue - Who can solve my 'tripping' challenge?
Hi Gingerrubix, The fact that your previous Tenant replaced a faulty socket plate which he used for an external EV, raises an eyebrow. Also your...
2
Replies
25
Views
3K
Penguin
P
Backtoschoolelec
  • Question
Can anyone spot anything wrong with this?
It looks like FP200 style cable...
Replies
10
Views
2K
freddo
freddo

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
✖
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks