110v socket outlet spring cover damaged ofr missing

[sparky005486]

I carry out PATs of all types of electrical equipment. I was recently asked as to whether I would fail a 110v extension lead ,splitter box or transformer because the spring cover on the socket outlet was eirher missing or broken. when investigating it seems to be a bit of a grey area with personal opinion being divided. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[driverman]

Ii don't carry out Pat testing..but I would not pass it. The lids are so designed to protect the skt outlets when not in use.

 

[telectrix]

i thought the lids were to protect fingers.

 

[driverman]

i thought the lids were to protect fingers.

As in probing fingers?

 

[Guest111]

i thought the lids were to protect fingers.[/QUOTE

WRONG! the lid has that little spiky bit that sticks out,this is especially designed to smash into the finger of the inexperienced user and cause a lot of pain,it used to catch my wife out a lot in the early days when she unplugged the lead fron the tranny.lol

 

[driverman]

i thought the lids were to protect fingers.[/QUOTE

WRONG! the lid has that little spiky bit that sticks out,this is especially designed to smash into the finger of the inexperienced user and cause a lot of pain,it used to catch my wife out a lot in the early days when she unplugged the lead fron the tranny.lol

Catches the back of my hand when removing skt!

 

[Pete999]

Yep a fail