What Are the Maintenance Techniques for Switch Socket?

If there is a malfunction in the switch socket at home, you need to find a way to repair it to avoid affecting the use. What are the repair techniques for switch sockets?

Method about removing the switch panel of the electrical wiring devices

First, turn off the power at home, but pay attention to the safety of electricity. After the circuit breaker is short-circuited, it is determined that there is no electricity after disconnecting, so you can remove the electrical wiring devices switch and socket. When repairing and repairing. First look at the small groove at the bottom of the switch, which can be pried open with a small screwdriver. Wiring devices types should also be attentioned.After prying open, there are 2 screws in the middle of the switch groove, which can be removed with a cross screwdriver, and then the switch can be pulled out. After pulling out the switch, you will see that the switch is connected to two wires. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the small screws, and then you can remove it. After repairing or replacing it with a new one, you can install it. The socket can also be installed and disassembled in the same way. Finally, lightly touch the switch. When using it, lightly press the switch button to turn it on and connect it. When you let go, the switch will disconnect on its own. Its internal structure is based on elastic pieces to achieve the effect of connection and disconnection. Futina provides high-quality electrical wiring devices for switch and socket electrical wholesalers who are looking for quality products.

Disassembly and repair about socket panel switch panel of electrical wiring devices

First use a screwdriver to remove the electrical wiring devices plug-in panel. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws on both sides of the socket. If it is a situation where the power cord is improperly connected, tighten the screw of the terminal block. When replacing a new socket, you can also loosen the screws on the terminal block to the loosest position and connect the neutral, live, and ground wires to the terminal block separately. The terminal with the letter L is connected to the live wire, and the one with the letter N is connected to the neutral wire. Another terminal can be used to connect a double-colored ground wire, and be careful not to damage the wire core. When the socket is fixed in the installed position, tighten the screws. Before putting on the socket panel, push the circuit breaker open and then test it. If the switch panel can still be used, just install the socket panel.

If the switch socket cannot be powered on, you can test whether the socket is working first. You can use a multimeter to test it, or you can use a mobile phone charger or other device. Just plug it into the socket and check if there is power. If the indicator light is completely off, you need to disassemble and check again. The specific method is to use a screwdriver to remove the socket panel for inspection.

If it is a situation where the power cord is improperly connected, tighten the screw of the terminal block. If the socket contact is poor, you need to replace the new socket. Loosen the screws on the terminal block, connect the neutral, live, and ground wires separately to the terminal block, and then install the electrical wiring devices socket in the fixed position and tighten the left and right screws. Before putting on the socket panel, you can push the circuit breaker open for testing. If it can be used normally, you can install the socket panel.

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