If your plug is not plugged in completely flush with the wall power point so a penny (or etc) can fit between the plug and powerpoint and yet the power can get through, then there is something very wrong.

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It happens all the time across the country. Crusty metal debris and Light-pressure low-surface area contact can cause a hot burning short before tripping the breaker. The contact is also inconsistent as it melts and breaks contact, further delaying the breaker trip before it falls back down. There's literally a tiktok challenge with plenty of burnt outlets, plugs, and pennies available for your viewing pleasure

[–] Thisfox@sopuli.xyz 1 points 10 months ago

Yet more proof that the US is foreign as hell.