Terence McCann Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I got a call from a friend, he said that when he pulls the cord out of the outlet, in his bathroom and bedroom, there is a bluish-green powder that is on the plug. First thought is a loose neutral. I told him to pull the outlet covers and to look at where the wires attach to see if there is any signs of corrosion. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Sounds like corrosion. Maybe, dissimilar metal contact somewhere in the wiring. Excess moisture in that bathroom could also play a role(Maybe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Originally posted by Terence McCann I got a call from a friend, he said that when he pulls the cord out of the outlet, in his bathroom and bedroom, there is a bluish-green powder that is on the plug. First thought is a loose neutral. I told him to pull the outlet covers and to look at where the wires attach to see if there is any signs of corrosion. Any thoughts? Tell the kids to stop putting toothpaste into the receptacles. If it's not toothpaste, it's corrosion - possibly from a combination of shower mist and the deadly toxic fumes from shampoo, conditioner, perfume, etc, etc. I'd just switch out the receptacles. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Jim appears to be, might be, likely, maybe, etc. right. Hair spray will do it. Also the LimeAway, OrangeBlast, Lysol spray. etc does funny things in outlets. What does it taste like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 What do you think it will taste like? I'll bet dollars to donuts that if Terry sticks his tongue on that outlet it will taste exactly like scorched tongue. [:-bonc01] OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I never run with scissors nor do I stick my tongue into electrical outlets, well, once back in the 70's after drinking some Kool-Aid® but that's another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 During my Blower Door useage years, I found nearly 90% of electrical outlets and switches to have drafts or vacumns. Bathroom outlets will "suck your socks off" when the fan runs, then go to negative pressure when the fan is off, usually right after using the hair spray - yer done, flip the switch and leave. Or, if you are like my sainted Mother, you spray everything with Lysol. Either way, I think it is likely a dirty receptacle and worth the $3.00 to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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