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Lv 5
? asked in Home & GardenMaintenance & Repairs · 2 weeks ago

What problems can loose contact cause?

I have a plug that when connected to the outlet moves is loose but makes normal contact

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  • crazy
    2 weeks ago

    Higher resistance possibly resulting in more heat and fire risk.

    If just loose in the wall, AND your outlet is mounted in a metal box, a good chance of a short circuit, fire, or electrocution.

  • a
    2 weeks ago

    Overheating or a fire

  • Spock (rhp)
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    check same plug in a different outlet ... you want to discover if it is the plug or the outlet.  both are replaceable.

  • T C
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    When you plug other things into the socket are they loose also?

    If so you may need to have that outlet replaced... 

    It's probably not critical now, but if plugs are loose the arcing will start out minutely  and continue to grow from there, where it could become serious.    

  • ?
    Lv 6
    2 weeks ago

    Bend the prongs of the cord outward some until it fits snugly into the outlet .

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