How to ground receptacles in home basement

RCD or MCB that is tripping?

If MCB the iron is overloading the circuit, usually a short circuit and is often related to the power cord.

If RCD power is escaping from the circuit to ground and is usually caused by an internal water leak.

use adapto and the small wire attached to the receptad screw for ground. Of course turn off the c.breaker before.

God bless you

Do any other devices or appliances spark when you plug them into the same outlet? If so, you may have a wiring problem, and you should have an electrician inspect the wiring as soon as possible.
If the iron is the only thing that sparks when you plug it into the outlet, there may be a wiring problem inside the iron, or the ground wire may not be connected. Irons are not generally expensive; you should replace the iron for safety's sake.

1. you need a multi tester.
2. check the power supply of your outlet, or check the fuse or circuit breaker.
if has power go to 3.
3.open the back of your electric iron, the end of the cord or plug. then try to check the continuity of two wires if any is open. if its open or no continuity replace the cord or plug, either cut the only open wires and reconnect it again.
4. Or check the heating element of your electric iron if no resistance replace the heating element or you buy a new one.

it is betterr to get a sealed power plug with the nylon insulation for the iron with a 15 amps rating wire and plug.
open the unit and disconnect the wire of the damaged plug, remove and replace with the new one taking care to connect each of the wires to the correct position. The lead , neutral and the ground must be double checked before you switch on.

Hi,
The residual salt inside will be enough for the GFI to think that there is a short in the iron...

Shoet of takeing the iron completely apart and cleaning everything there is nothing you can do...

heatman101

Hi
I know its hard to say... But please get a new iron....
You me y do more harm to other electricals just trying to fix the iron....
I know this is not a great solution byt a pratical one...

Warm Regards
Berry

Hi,
There is a break in the insulation somewhere and tge wires are getting crossed or the active wire insulation is broken and it is shorting to the eaarth ground.

Here is a tip that will help you to troubleshoot your iron and figure out what is wrong with it.

Electric Iron not Heating Up or not Working Right
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5300202-electric_iron_not_heating_up_or_not

heatman101

The advice given here is totally incorrect. Please ignore Azraelsrl solution. Being incorrect makes it very dangerous!!!
Blue or black = Neutral red or brown = phase green or green/yellow = earth.
If in doubt, you should get a qualified electrician to replace the cord to your iron. Getting it wrong... can easily kill someone!!!
regards robotek

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