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Should I replace my electrical sockets that went underwater?
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:49 am
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Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:50 am to Franktowntiger7
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This post was edited on 3/12/21 at 9:34 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:50 am to Franktowntiger7
Yes.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:51 am to Franktowntiger7
Yes.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:52 am to Franktowntiger7
should you take a shite in a toilet?
Posted on 8/24/16 at 9:59 am to Franktowntiger7
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:00 am to Franktowntiger7
They are like $.35 each. I would replace them
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:00 am to Franktowntiger7
stick some tweezers in them first to see if they still work
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:00 am to tke857
Which pant leg goes on first?
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:02 am to Franktowntiger7
It should go without saying that anything that was inundated with flood water and that is not designed for, nor inherently immune to, underwater conditions should be replaced. You're asking for trouble if you don't do this.
And that's not even getting into the whole electricity and water not mixing nonsense.
And that's not even getting into the whole electricity and water not mixing nonsense.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 10:07 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:03 am to Ace Midnight
Technically.. No. But I would, being that they're only 50 cents.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 10:04 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:07 am to Franktowntiger7
Dude, they are all under $1 and take around 10 minutes for a beginner to swap out
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:13 am to Hammertime
Yes, I believe there is electric code says you have too. Don't take short cuts on rebuilding your home.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:17 am to MSG
Dry them out with a hair dryer. It's convenient because you can plug the hair dryer into the socket while you are drying it out. It doesn't get easier than that.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:23 am to Franktowntiger7
Try sticking a fork in them first to see if they still work.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 10:24 am to Load Toad
Pretty sure you won't pass inspection without new ones. The stab in one make it really easy.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:40 pm to Franktowntiger7
No. Have electrician check saved ours. Only had to replace one. Leave receptacles unscrewed and let box dry out.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:42 pm to Franktowntiger7
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:47 pm to Franktowntiger7
Yes to the question of replacing them.
And you need to make sure the polarity is correct when you replace them.
Get a polarity checker (~$10) to make sure you get the white and black wires on the appropriate poles of the new outlets.
And you need to make sure the polarity is correct when you replace them.
Get a polarity checker (~$10) to make sure you get the white and black wires on the appropriate poles of the new outlets.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:47 pm to Franktowntiger7
Check them with a paper clip first
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