If plugs melt, The answer is simple your have either a short circuit or you are putting an item or items on the circuit which is demanding a greater amperage than the wiring can deal with If
When this happens, the outlet draws excessive current and produces significant heat, which can melt wire sheaths and even cause a fire. What to do if an appliance sparks? Avoid touching the appliance itself, but unplug it immediately (or cut the power if it's controlled by a switch). If ...
Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I call an electrician? A:A power outlet not working is not only an inconvenience but...
Why do the lights on a car become dimmer when the starter is operated? Why are sticks, rather than logs, used to start a fire? Why is the iron core of a transformer made laminated instead of being in one solid piece? (1). Explain how c...
It got hot enough to melt and char the plastic, and the electrical spark -- which I failed to catch on video -- was quite impressive. Had this charger been near to flammable items, there was a real chance that it would have ignited that, and who knows where things might have gone fr...