Smoke coming from electric meter/fuse box area

[A14n]

Hi just a question, this morning I noticed a 2 gang socket had no power to it, went to check the fuse box/electric meter in the cupboard... and there was a lot of smoke coming out from somewhere? Its not smoking any more. The 2 way gang socket is completely dead. All other outlets seem fine and not affected.

What would be the problem? Is this an expensive job, still waiting to here back from an electrician.

Thanks

 

[Pete999]

Needs sorting ASAP When did you notice the smoke, most likely a loose connection, advice switch OFF everything at the consumers unit (fuse box) and await the sparkie

 

[westward10]

Get someone in ASAP you could have a serious fire risk on your hands. Sounds like a poor connection which has overheated enough to burn the insulation. I would isolate it if possible.

 

[A14n]

Everything from that socket is disconnected. I can't really turn off the power as I have a tropical aquarium. Still awaiting electrician... Noticed the smoke several hours ago now, nothing has happened since.

 

[Pete999]

Everything from that socket is disconnected. I can't really turn off the power as I have a tropical aquarium. Still awaiting electrician... Noticed the smoke several hours ago now, nothing has happened since.

Up to you Mate but what would you rather have a burnt house or live Fish, a no Brainer in my mind switch the juice OFF. Can you smell dead fish no pun intended that's what an electrical fire smells like

 

[Wilko]

Edited
The smoke is toxic, so get plenty of fresh air in. Switch off your isolator so you will be safe until the Electrician arrives.

 

[7029 dave]

As^^^ turn OFF immediately.

 

[onions1066]

Or be prepared and make some batter because if you don't turn off you might need it for the fish.

 

[marc8]

Edited
The smoke is toxic, so get plenty of fresh air in. Switch off your isolator so you will be safe until the Electrician arrives.

don't use an electric fan to blow the smoke away use natural ventilation open windows

Or be prepared and make some batter because if you don't turn off you might need it for the fish.

best get some chips out also they go quite well

 

[Pete999]

don't use an electric fan to blow the smoke away use natural ventilation open windows

best get some chips out also they go quite well

Not the last lot I had.

 

[davesparks]

Everything from that socket is disconnected. I can't really turn off the power as I have a tropical aquarium. Still awaiting electrician... Noticed the smoke several hours ago now, nothing has happened since.

If you turn the power off your fish might die.
If you don't turn the power off it could start a fire, in which your fish die and you loose all of your possessions and potentially could also be seriously injured along with the rest of your family.

 

[Octopus]

Shame the OP hasn't updated us, despite viewing this thread a short while ago......

 

[telectrix]

could it be his smart meter having a crafty smoke while the supplier is out for lunch, not monitoring said smart meter?

 

[Dave OCD]

It's the back up system when it loses internet connection, it reverts to sending smoke signals.

 

[A14n]

Electrician is coming tomorrow morning now :/. Not had any issues so far since the smoke minus the dead sockets!

I also have a landing light that hasn't worked for years, will get him to look at that also. Its on 2x light switches one upstairs and one at the bottom of the stairs... God knows what's wrong with that?