The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XVIV

Davey · 08-13-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummm... hope no damage to the wiring inside the walls..

It's just in a conduit fastened to the wall, runs about 10 feet.

He's done already. He did not seem at all surprised at what he saw/found.

He explained what happened, is that the outlet was old and somewhat corroded internally (which makes sense due to it being in a basement on a cement wall) and the outlet type just used crimp connectors, rather than screw terminals like modern outlets.

Even though it worked, it created a lot of heat (remember your Ohm's Law), which eventually caused it to loosen up more, which caused it to arc internally, burning up the outlet from the inside.

He had a tester and was able to identify which circuit breaker it was, and said that it was not indicative of any problem that the breaker did not blow.

So basically, a 10-minute job to replace it. Could have done it myself easily, but after seeing what happened, I was glad to have a pro tell me what had happened.

Davey · 08-13-2015, 08:30 AM

Yeah it's a name brand appliance.

The circuit breaker did not blow, and the outlet no longer works, so there's no point in what the wiring "looks like."

Davey · 08-13-2015, 08:31 AM

Amazon refund: Requested.

kenchan · 08-13-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Amazon refund: Requested.

should also make a claim for the wiring and the outlet repair bill. contact customer service chat or just call them. they should be able to get you more help than just a refund/replacement. tell them to accept the bill u will get from the electrician, get a tag/claim number.

Davey · 08-13-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

should also make a claim for the wiring and the outlet repair bill. contact customer service chat or just call them. they should be able to get you more help than just a refund/replacement. tell them to accept the bill u will get from the electrician, get a tag/claim number.

I'm going to see what the electrician says about the outlet before I jump to any more conclusions.

Though the appliance plug looks bad, the terminals are solidly affixed and there is no damage to the cord.

kenchan · 08-13-2015, 08:47 AM

then earn$pend!

oh wait, datz just me with hail

so much f-king laughs yesterday while shopping for new rc car while watching dvd. i luv hail.

onzedge · 08-13-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

then earn$pend!

oh wait, datz just me with hail

so much f-king laughs yesterday while shopping for new rc car while watching dvd. i luv hail.

kenchan · 08-13-2015, 08:57 AM

deposited the check from insurance this am.

will start working on my wife's car tonight. hope to have my new pdr bit later today too.

onzedge · 08-13-2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

deposited the check from insurance this am.

will start working on my wife's car tonight. hope to have my new pdr bit later today too.

Davey · 08-13-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

kenchan · 08-13-2015, 09:16 AM

its like when u buy something u must first fix it before u can use it.

say even that mexican honda fit i just bought for the wife. needed warranty repair the 2nd day of ownership only hours before hail.

JARblue · 08-13-2015, 09:17 AM

Hello everyone

JARblue · 08-13-2015, 09:18 AM

This morning is my Friday afternoon

Headed down to Port Aransas this afternoon for our annual family beach trip

onzedge · 08-13-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

This morning is my Friday afternoon

Headed down to Port Aransas this afternoon for our annual family beach trip

kenchan · 08-13-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

This morning is my Friday afternoon

Headed down to Port Aransas this afternoon for our annual family beach trip

nice

my friday too.

08-13-2015, 09:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
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08-13-2015, 09:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117172	Yeah it's a name brand appliance. The circuit breaker did not blow, and the outlet no longer works, so there's no point in what the wiring "looks like."

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08-13-2015, 09:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	its like when u buy something u must first fix it before u can use it. say even that mexican honda fit i just bought for the wife. needed warranty repair the 2nd day of ownership only hours before hail.