22/09/2026
⚠️ BURNT OUT SOCKET? DON’T JUST USE THE OTHER SIDE! ⚠️
This double socket shows exactly why you should never ignore signs of overheating or burning around an electrical socket.
🔥 Both outlets on this socket have suffered significant heat damage, with clear signs of burning and scorching around the terminals.
If you notice:
❌ Burning or brown marks
❌ Blackened or melted plastic
❌ A socket that feels unusually hot
❌ Buzzing, crackling or sparking
❌ A burning smell
❌ Plugs or sockets becoming discoloured
Stop using it and get it checked by a qualified electrician.
👉 Using the other side of a damaged double socket isn’t a safe solution. The fault may be caused by a loose connection, overloaded circuit, damaged accessory, or another underlying electrical issue.
A quick inspection could prevent further damage and potentially a much more serious electrical problem.
🔧 White Sparks Electrical – your local electrician in Thetford and surrounding areas.
Providing electrical fault finding, repairs, socket replacements, consumer unit work, EICRs and general domestic electrical services across Thetford, Brandon, Feltwell, Mildenhall, Lakenheath and surrounding Norfolk & Suffolk areas.
📞 Get in touch if you’ve got an electrical fault that needs investigating.