Burnt out accessories

[M4rtyj]

What is it with the smell from burnt out accessories?
That distinct bad fish smell we all know and associate with a burnt out cable or accessory.
Is it something in the plastic used in manufacturing of the accessories or is it the pvc cable?
I've just changed a 45a shower switch and can still smell it on my hands after washing them plus the old ones in the back of the van which now stinks lol.

Happy Friday anyway!

 

[Mike Johnson]

I do remember seeing one of John Wards video's where he explains the different smells that can be given off by plugs/sockets etc due to the material used in manufacturing, thought it quite interesting, but can't find a link.

 

[nicebutdim]

He covers the issue in this video, which should play at the relevant point.

 

[M4rtyj]

Coolio, thanks for that il have watch.
Cheers

 

[Dave OCD]

As you're a trainee mate I'll give you a tip, old smelly burned out fittings should be laid to rest in the customers bin, not placed in the van for you to dispose of. ?

 

[M4rtyj]

As you're a trainee mate I'll give you a tip, old smelly burned out fittings should be laid to rest in the customers bin, not placed in the van for you to dispose of. ?

dave i dont know why im down as a trainee on the forum? anyhow were not allowed to dispose into tenants bins we have to use our own skips for waste. I know what ur saying though?

 

[buzzlightyear]

I agree with ocd dave I would not want to smell a dead fish in the van, you will have every cat in the neighbour hood sat on the van.

 

[Timbo]

Arguement is that as it's the customer's property, you ask them if they want it then put it in their bin.?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Posted this before, but thought it worth posting again, only indication was the smell of fish, none of the protective equipment had tripped, as it has push in terminals, was not a loose connection.

 

[Strima]

Posted this before, but thought it worth posting again, only indication was the smell of fish, none of the protective equipment had tripped, as it has push in terminals, was not a loose connection.

To me that looks like an internal manufacturing fault.

 

[Julie.]

T-cut

it will be fine

 

[Mike Johnson]

We let a friend stay at the place and they had two heaters connected to the same dual socket and noticed that the plugs where getting hot. ? but note the salts from the damp wall on the fixing plate, lime sand mortar all add to the problem.