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On Saturday one of the power outlets in my bedroom stopped working. Considering the fuse didn't switch off I expected a loose wire instead of a short; I use that socket for my hairdryer so it's gets plugged in and taken out regularly.
But to do so I had switch off power to that socket. From our electrician we got a list of what was connected to each fuse, but the fuses itself weren't numbered. It was one of those chores I kept putting off. So after numbering all the fuses and making a new, more easily understandable list.
That done I could easily find the fuse to switch off and investigate the problem. The socket looks fine with the cover off, no scorch marks. There were no loose wires and when I turned the power on there was no electricity on either of the wires. Now this socket is patched through the wall to another socket, which is working. so I'm expecting a wire on that side of the wall has come loose.
Now I don't know enough about patching through sockets to want to mess with that. Add to it it's in a tight space, behind the dryer. I called my dad (electrician) and he agrees that my diagnosis is the most logic one. But he sounded very reluctant to take a look when he's coming by on Saturday because of the tight space; he isn't the most flexible anymore.
So now I texted our electrician if he works at the moment (his wife is ill). Keeping my fingers crossed that he still works and has time soon to come take a look. I know most electrician aren't interested in such a small job.
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