When power was resumed, the dishwasher continued its cycle and spaks/smoke from the power point ceased. The dishwasher was connected AND it was actually on doing a cleaning cycle when it happened. At the time we think the 5.1 system was off, but it might have been accidentally left on all day, but it didn't particularly feel warm to touch, i think it was off. Quickly i dashed outside i turned the mains off, went back inside and pulled the plug out. Sparks definitely from the power point itself and smoke from both power point and old vcr/5.1 sound system. I heard a clicking noise under the sink and saw smoke and sparks. It was a double power point and two devices were plugged in the dishwaser (on the right) and an oldish vcr/dvd/amp/5.1 surround sound system (all-in-one) (but was using for audio only with a 2.1 configuration). I wasn't sure where to post this but I thought perhaps this thread more relevant here than Entertainment Centre.Ī couple of nights ago my power point under the sink blew. I further note that the packages of Ideal twisters (also Buchanan) say "FOR COPPER WIRE ONLY". (could not figure out how to include that in the quote) The statement '"Pigtailing” with Twist-on Connectors Is Not a Recommended Repair' is on page 7 in bold blue about 2/3 of the way down page. Accordingly, CPSC staff believes that this method of repair does not solve the problem of overheating present in aluminum-wired branch circuits. It is possible that some pigtailing “repairs” made with twist-on connectors may be prone to even more failures than the original aluminum wire connectors. Highly variable and often poor performance of twist-on connectors with aluminum wire. Surveys of and statements made by electricians and electrical inspectors confirm the In CPSC-sponsored laboratory testing and life tests, substantial numbers of these connectors overheated severely. The effectiveness of “pigtailing” using twist-on connectors has been evaluated by CPSC staff. The first temporary repair involves pigtailing with a twist-on connector.
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