Sizzly outlet! - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

scary_dream · 04-09-2007, 10:03 AM

So yes, the other day, I heard a sizzle coming from the general direction of my compy 3000, but the computer was off. I inspected and smelled burning plastic, so I unplugged it all. Nothing works over there now, so I had someone savvy with electronics (I surely didn't want to get zapped) check the wall to find that as the house settled, it settled on the wire leading to that outlet. It cut the wire and melted the plastic, and it had shot sparks. You can see on the inside of the wall where the sparks burned it!

I'm SO happy I still have a freaking HOUSE left after that!

What if I wasn't home and it had caught fire?! It's an old house, so it's made me scared for the other possibly faulty wiring elsewhere in the house.

Of course, with no socket for the computer, I'll not be on NF as much as I've been of late until I get the wire fixed, but I'll get on as much as possible still at school.

Cassini90125 · 04-09-2007, 01:16 PM

Dang, I'm just glad nothing serious happened. Get that wiring fixed fast, okay?

Partymember · 04-09-2007, 05:21 PM

Jeez! Glad you're okay and glad you caught it before something serious happened!

pitbulllady · 04-09-2007, 07:14 PM

Man, that is SCARY! You do know that problems with the electrical wiring are the number one cause of house fires, right? And the number one cause of electrical problems that cause house fires are rodents, like rats or squirrels, gnawing through wires, creating shorts. I would have a certified electrician check out all the wiring in the house if I were you, and check the fuse or breaker box as well, and possibly install a breaker that will automatically kick out if there is a short and it overloads. You came VERY close to having your house burn down!

pitbulllady

One Radical Dude · 04-10-2007, 02:47 AM

Nice points there, pbl. I'm sorry to hear this, but yeah, definitely get the wiring fixed ASAP.

Bloonan · 04-10-2007, 07:13 AM

Yikes! That doesn't sound good at all.

My mom has recently been worried about the portable heater in our house causing a fire. She has me make sure it's off every time we go out...
... Did I leave the heater on?

jekylljuice · 04-11-2007, 12:52 AM

Scary stuff. Glad that you (and your house) lived to tell the tale.

fosters home fan · 04-11-2007, 10:38 AM

yowza!

Hope your wiring gets fixed soon.

Nyo · 04-11-2007, 06:28 PM

Get that wiring fixed soon!

04-09-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
scary_dream Ol' Grandpa Trout Now in radio-flavored. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jefferton Posts: 680	Sizzly outlet! So yes, the other day, I heard a sizzle coming from the general direction of my compy 3000, but the computer was off. I inspected and smelled burning plastic, so I unplugged it all. Nothing works over there now, so I had someone savvy with electronics (I surely didn't want to get zapped) check the wall to find that as the house settled, it settled on the wire leading to that outlet. It cut the wire and melted the plastic, and it had shot sparks. You can see on the inside of the wall where the sparks burned it! I'm SO happy I still have a freaking HOUSE left after that! What if I wasn't home and it had caught fire?! It's an old house, so it's made me scared for the other possibly faulty wiring elsewhere in the house. Of course, with no socket for the computer, I'll not be on NF as much as I've been of late until I get the wire fixed, but I'll get on as much as possible still at school. __________________ Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. Her knife kick will punish you!

04-09-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	Dang, I'm just glad nothing serious happened. Get that wiring fixed fast, okay? __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

04-09-2007, 05:21 PM	#3
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	Jeez! Glad you're okay and glad you caught it before something serious happened! __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

04-10-2007, 02:47 AM	#5
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	Nice points there, pbl. I'm sorry to hear this, but yeah, definitely get the wiring fixed ASAP. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

04-10-2007, 07:13 AM	#6
Bloonan Banned No sudden movements... I'm watching you. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the dark corner of my room, with my computer and my video games. Posts: 259	Yikes! That doesn't sound good at all. My mom has recently been worried about the portable heater in our house causing a fire. She has me make sure it's off every time we go out... ... Did I leave the heater on? Last edited by Bloonan; 04-10-2007 at 07:15 AM.

04-09-2007, 07:14 PM	#4
pitbulllady Co-Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,276	Man, that is SCARY! You do know that problems with the electrical wiring are the number one cause of house fires, right? And the number one cause of electrical problems that cause house fires are rodents, like rats or squirrels, gnawing through wires, creating shorts. I would have a certified electrician check out all the wiring in the house if I were you, and check the fuse or breaker box as well, and possibly install a breaker that will automatically kick out if there is a short and it overloads. You came VERY close to having your house burn down! pitbulllady

04-11-2007, 12:52 AM	#7
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Scary stuff. Glad that you (and your house) lived to tell the tale. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend.

04-11-2007, 10:38 AM	#8
fosters home fan (.�??�) Yes? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Behind the Cheddar Curtain Posts: 587	yowza! Hope your wiring gets fixed soon. __________________

04-11-2007, 06:28 PM	#9
Nyo Little Miss Awesome Sauce bang! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lala Land, Sexyworld Posts: 697	Get that wiring fixed soon! __________________