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Strange smell when i switch on the immersion

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  • 22-06-2009 7:59pm
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    An Ard Ri
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭


    Hello,

    When i switch on the immersion, there is a really strange smell. Sort of smells like feet. Has anybody any idea what this may be?

    Thanks in advance.


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    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Could easily be a loose connection which would cause the insulation on the cable to burn and stink. You should avoid using it until you get an electrician to check it out.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Are you sure it is not a burning smell? If so this could be caused by a bad connection and may be a fire hazzard.


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    FruitLover
    Registered Users Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭FruitLover


    Do you usually switch it on barefoot?


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    #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    + 1 Mr Magnolia

    You beat me to it :D


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    An Ard Ri
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭An Ard Ri


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    Could easily be a loose connection which would cause the insulation on the cable to burn and stink. You should avoid using it until you get an electrician to check it out.


    Will do. Thanks for that.


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    Doodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 430 ✭✭Doodoo


    try washing your socks before putting them in the hotpress


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