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Laptop Adapter Spark Causes Power Outage in Room: Troubleshooting Electrical Issues

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  • #1 10803077
    Tizmo
    Level 9  
    The problem is as follows:
    Yesterday, when connecting the laptop adapter to the contact, the plugs (automatic) blew out with a big bang, but the electricity in the sockets and the light in the whole room was turned off, which was a bit exotic for me. After switching the automatic plug (only one dropped) nothing has changed because there is still no electricity or light.

    Using my very basic knowledge of electrical installations, I checked the socket when using it, it blew out the plugs and it was slightly sooty, but the cables seemed to be whole, I cleaned them a little and twisted, then checked the socket which is first in the row at the entrance to the room and there everything was already flawless.

    What could be the problem that I missed? Thank you in advance for your response.
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  • #2 10803090
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    There are no fuses in the corridor outside the apartment?
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  • #3 10803100
    Tizmo
    Level 9  
    There are fuses, probably 2 if I remember correctly, but there is electricity in the rest of the apartment.
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    #4 10803107
    kindlar
    Level 42  
    Get an electrician from the cooperative and that's it. You have to open the cans and check them one by one. Is there voltage in front of security in the apartment?
  • #5 10803123
    Tizmo
    Level 9  
    Tension is everywhere, but not in one room, today I will contact the administration of the cooperative.
  • #6 10805574
    sebek3
    Level 30  
    Laptop power supply OK?
    It is possible that it is damaged, and causing a short circuit, the fuses were activated and the less tightened cable in the box burned at the same time.
  • #7 10806935
    Alana
    Level 37  
    I had a similar event once, i.e. after a short circuit, restarting the circuit breaker did not restore power.
    It turned out that the fuse itself was damaged. I replaced it, it works.
  • #8 10806956
    szymonaviko
    Level 15  
    I know a similar situation. Namely, the building is quite old, aluminum installation. Connecting the laptop's AC adapter caused a short circuit and the wires were burned out. At the same time, the fuse in the power supply has blown as I dismantled it later.
    So the search should start with the room supply can.
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  • #9 10806980
    Tizmo
    Level 9  
    The power supply works, I'm just waiting for the electrician, if I find the fault, I will let you know what it was about
  • #10 10807197
    Cowboy zagrabie
    Level 31  
    I struggled with such a problem living in a block of flats from 1979. The circuit of the sockets was routed without cans, in the corner by the floor, from contact to contact, aluminum installation, the wire was burning in one of the sockets and there was no voltage on the further part of the line.
    If you know the order of the sockets in the circuit, you only need to look at the cable coming from the socket with the voltage on and going to the next socket.
    Make sure a working socket is on the same circuit where "S" fell.
  • #11 10810421
    Tizmo
    Level 9  
    It turned out that we had an additional external plug about the existence of which no one knew and it burned down, topic to be closed

Topic summary

A user experienced a power outage in a room after connecting a laptop adapter, which caused a circuit breaker to trip and resulted in a blown socket. Despite resetting the breaker, power was not restored. The user inspected the socket and found it slightly sooty but intact. Responses from the forum suggested checking for external fuses, verifying the condition of the laptop power supply, and examining the wiring in older buildings, particularly if aluminum wiring is present. Several users shared similar experiences, indicating that damaged fuses or burnt wiring could be the cause. Ultimately, the user discovered an unknown external plug that had burned out, resolving the issue.
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