Toddlers show exactly how UNSAFE electrical socket covers really are!!!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- You wouldn't provide your child with a screwdriver to play with around your home so STOP inserting a tool into your sockets that could potentially be the cause of serious harm or even death of your child. They are far more intelligent and able than we give them credit for.
If you know anyone with children or you have friends or family that look after your children then be sure that they have seen this video and understand the DANGER involved with using an Electrical Socket Cover. 
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I also have 5 children and have never used these because I have heard of the top plug snapping off and opening the live wires and I'm so glad I haven't especially since having 2 boys who are into everything would probable play with them and end up electrocuting themselves x
The whole thing is made of plastic, so if they touched the plastic prongs, nothing would happen
You must use so much electricity...
The kids are adorable. Thank you so much for opening up my eyes
Catherine Walker thanks for taking the time time to comment. They really are super cute, most of the time but they certainly have their moments 😁
I’m pleased that you found my video useful.
Kind regards
Steve :)
I am from the US. I just realized how superior your outlets are. Ours are idiotic in comparison, I was wondering why someone thought covers were bad.
Jesse Wurm thank you so much for taking the time to comment. The US and UK sockets are completely different so I understand why someone from the US would question why we don’t NEED to use socket covers. What does amaze me though is why, even when it’s clearly demonstrated, parents from the UK would continue to use socket covers in there homes.
I have covered just one reason not to use a socket cover. More details can be found on the @fatallyFlawed website.
Thanks again for commenting.
Kind regards
Steve :)
I wonder why parents here make similar choices all the time, ignoring the information readily available. Thank you for providing even more information on the subject, and leaving me wondering why we don’t have safer sockets here. Anyways thanks again, i hope you and your family have a great year!!
Jesse Wurm thank you for your kind words ☺️
I hope you’ll keep an eye out for future videos that I have in mind.
Kind regards
Steve :)
The newer North American GFCI outlets actually work quite similar, it’s just a matter of upgrading your outlets. There are shutters on the hot and neutral inserts and they only open when force is applied to both sides evenly (i.e. when you plug something in). It’s also best practice to install GFCIs with the ground up so nothing can fall in between the neutral and hot pins on a plug that isn’t plugged in all the way causing a short circuit. If something falls in between the ground and hot, it will trip the GFCI.
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This is what I was referring to, they’re called tamper resistance outlets.
Very well demonstrated.While I am not longer living in the UK I' d broken once the main pin of a extension cable and fixed the problem by plucking it back into another extension by having put a pin in it. Worked well for several month until I replaced the plug of the extension cable.So your video has highlighted perfectly that no pinned covers are needed and why
Here's why we shouldn't specialise too much. This guy is one of the few people who understands both electrical systems and how small children behave. I wonder if the idea idea of covers has been imported from somewhere with two pronged plugs.
Thank you for your kind comment Phillip. It’s people like you that make it worth taking the time to try to create these videos.
Thank you
Steve :)
Just remember, free professional advice is priceless! Take it/Leave it, but don't criticise it! It may save a life!!! No I'm not the qualified person in question, we just happen to share the same name.
They are so adorable
QueenWeezy™ Thank You so much ☺️
Eh, I've seen cuter things.
The sockets are yes
I remember seeing them as a kid and it making me more interested in the outlet vs when an outlet didn’t have them
Mind Smack thank you for taking your time to comment. I really appreciate your confirmation of another reason as to why not to use socket UNsafety covers.
Kind regards
Steve 😍👍🏼
That's the first idea that came into my head. As a kid I don't remember me ever being interested in electrical sockets until the age of 4-5 when I started using electrical devices ie used the sockets as intended. Though I do remember a great deal of bad bent wires later in my early life that made me anxious everytime I had to plug them in.
1:44 It reminds me of being young and always playing with things, 😂😂😂😂 miss that
Great advice, thank you!
I was forwarded here from the DIY UK subreddit. I've learnt something - thank you
Thanks for this video. Our 7 month old has started crawling towards the plug sockets with them being shiny and chrome plated, we were about to get the blanking sockets thinking nothing if it but this has been really informative and a bit of an eye opener as to what could happen.
David Williams thank you for taking the time to post your comment. I’m so pleased that you found my video useful and have made a secession based on facts.
Kind regards
Steve :)
Over time, and abuse, those covers start breaking and cracking. I've seen an office that had those all over the place and many were missing major parts of the plastic. The worst offender was one that had the whole bottom corner snapped off (fully exposing a now open path to live current).
They make sense in countries that don't have mechanical safety within the receptacle. Seeing everyone in the U.S. installing them for child safety (because it's actually a good idea to there) likely spilled over to the U.K. which already solved that problem at the source.
Cen thank you so much for taking the time to share your input. It should make logical reading for anyone following this.
Have a great weekend.
Kind regards
Steve :)
Never knew this!! Thank you x
Hey thank you for this, much easier to share with my misses than have to explain how a plug socket actually works!
Valuable one . Thanks for you.
Incredibly useful information; totally taught me something potentially life saving. Thanks ever so much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. If I received only this comment, it would have made recording the video, totally worth it.
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Steve :)
Great advice Steve !!!
Thank you. I appreciate you taking your time to post your comment. Every comment means so much to me 🙂👍🏼
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Steve :)
I've heard this, the demonstration convinced me to bin them.
when I was little I got shocked many times throughout the years many different ways never got shocked directly from the wall socket but i'm in the us we mainly use 120 volt
In U.S and Canada our outlets are always open, my friends daughter put a screwdriver in one and the entire house lights flickered. Thank God it had a plastic handle and her little had running shoes on.
Great vid! Not only that. On any extension leads, you can plug it in upside down and reveal live terminals too as the extension lead design is not bulky enough to prevent it. Kids will find a way to stick their finger in anywhere else such as table lamp...... which I did 😀
.......don't ask how I'm still alive today!
Kreative Blog my brother Zach has died as a baby after getting electrocuted to death and how this it happened... Well... my brother Zach sticked a fork into a outlet and it killed him. But he's back from the dead and I don't know how to explain it... It is unexplainable.
@@gingerott8735 wtf
Thank you very much for this video
Just imagine a toddler taking these out the socket, punting it in its mouth until the cover is slimy wet. Then using his/her wet slobbery hands to put the wet socket cover back in the socket.
Water and electricity are not a healthy mix.
Thanks I have a 14 month year old , I totally forgot about the safety device, and used thease blank off plates .... I just removed them ... I feel a bit stupid having used them now.
I think we have actually damaged our plug with this plastic insert/cover. We've got a single plug at the top of the stairs which had a cover in and out.We would remove the cover to charge a toothbrush or plug a hoover or a hair dryer, but I noticed that it doesn't always work. It particularly doesn't like a hair dryer. I always wondered why this socket is so temperamental. My other socket in the bedroom is moody too - my laptop never seems to work there when plugged but it is fine in the living room. Probably that plug is damaged too with this silly covers! I want to change my kitchen plugs and switches to a different colour, so I think I'd better change these 2 extra sockets as well. Thanks!
Anna Maledon, thank you for your comments. It does sound likely that your sockets have become faulty. I’m pleased you have seen this video and hope you will share it with your friends and family.
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Steve :)
I will do!
Do you have a video explaining different plugs and switches? This is what I was searching for on youtube and your video came up, not on the subject I wanted but I have 2 kids and we do use the plastic covers so I watched it anyway...I want to change few sockets/switches in the house and I have trouble with deciding what I need for fridge/washing machine switches and can I buy a cooker control unit with socket but the one I currently have has a cooker switch on the left and socket on the right, but many items I looked at online have them the other way round, so I am unsure if the wires will be long enough to attach them and if this is safe to do?If you don't have a video on this, that would be a useful one though
@@everynewdayisablessing8509 Thank you for your comment and I'm sorry that it's taken so long to reply. I only found your comment by mistake.
I'm sure you probably have had this taken care of but thank you for raising this topic.
With regards to your cooker isolator. In most cases, even if there is a difference in the way the wires enter the connections on the back, the cables are long enough to reach. If they are not then an Electrician will definitely know a way of resolving this issue safely for you.
I hope this helps
Kind regards
Steve :)
That was great thank you. I had these when my son daughter were little kids, But after seeing this video I realise how LUCKY I was that they didn't touch these, I did tell them why you don't go near the sockets, But I had no idea that's what the bigger piece did!!! 😮
But some kids are too curious or think it's fun.
However, after doing that demonstration can you please tell us all how did you persuade your beautiful kids that it's not a game etc? So that other parents can teach their kids.
Hi Sally, thank you for taking the time to share your post.
I can assure you that my children understand that sockets are not a toy. I have no fears within my own home because it is installed with the latest level of protection but you never can tell the condition of other peoples homes. During my work it's not unusual to find very beautifully decorated death traps.
Thank you again for posting.
Kind regards
Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol thanks for replying. I will watch the rest of your videos. Do you have any on if you accidentally get water splashed onto anything that's electrical ( or even battery powered things mobile phones etc ) plug sockets, extension plug sockets, radios, dvd players etc anything at all. please I would be very grateful as I can get tired a lot due to health problems & so get a little clumsy.
In the US we have something similar called a tamper resistant outlet which was required in new construction since 2008. The live and neutral must be inserted with the same force to open the shutters.
That's a useful tips
My tenant has you'd me that her little daughter kept on playing with one of the socket. I will look for a well functing one later .I am qualified electrician so I ll go and chck and replaced and put my PAT sticker on it
Abdool Owadally with one of the MK sockets there is a child proof feature that includes all three covers needing to activated at the same time to lift the shutters 🙂👍🏼
Aweee god bless little bundle of joys
Thank you for taking the time to comment. They’re growing up so fast AND we have ANOTHER younger boy now too 🥰👍🏼
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Steve
I’m in the us and the plug covers are actually hard to remove for both parents and toddlers and can go upside down without compromising safety
In North America we have no shutters over our sockets and we’re fine. The live conductors are always open and perfectly butter knife shaped
I denote a hint of sarcasm
They do have outlets with shutters in north america. They just dont retro fit everything whenever something new comes out
No wonder the sockets look like little worried faces
@@MrHenryrolls a socket is what you screw light bulbs into.
What a great educational video I was thinking about buying these but now won't be bothering.
Thanks for this
These are sold in most shops that sell baby items
You’re most welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
The mind boggles as to why these devices are sold in a country where they have not been required since before the 1950’s.
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Steve :)
Excellent video. Shared and subscribed.
Then there's also those badly designed extension strips where you can insert the plugs upside down because there's not enough gap at the top.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
This is exactly true and another commonly used item within the home. Perhaps another reason to do a follow up video.
Thank you.
Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol Yes, a follow up would be great. The more people aware the better.
UK plugs and sockets are the safest in the world.
Great video thanks for letting us know. Found your channel to help me remove my smoke alarm. I have a question if you could answer I would be most grateful.I recently checked a socket outlet for my sister’s rental property as the tenants reported it buzzing. The live wires were loose so I tightened them. I’m’ now concerned about the other sockets. It’s a 40 year old flat. Is there any equipment which can check all the sockets or do they all need to be physically removed and checked?
Hi Alan, Thank you for your comment. Apologies for the delay getting back to you.
The answer to your question is, A rental property should have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out on the property. The laws have changed which now means that this is now a five yearly requirement. An EICR would highlight any such concerns through inspection and testing - Providing that a decent Electrician has been contracted to undertake this work.
I hope this helps.
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Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol thank you
When I was a baby I managed to get a nasty shock as result of not having a socket cover fitted. It turns out that although the socket are tested rigorously they aren't perfect and on the one the socket shutters had jammed in the open position allowing me to stick some of my brother's Meccano in the socket. How may people check the shutters on every socket each time a plug is removed? After my accident my parents fitted good quality safety covers to all the sockets to prevent such an accident happening again. The logic behind fitting the covers was that having both the cover and the socket shutter was better than just the shutter on its own. If your going to use socket covers don't buy the cheep and nasty ones like in the video as you get what you pay for.
Felix D I’m very glad that you live to tell the tale.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Your input is appreciated
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The shutters were probably damaged by a plastic cover! If people can make the effort to have babies then they can make the effort to check all the sockets in their house are functioning correctly or make a quick visual check. It isn't difficult.
I have wartched this video previously and my partner wondered why I didn't have socket covers for my 3 and a half year old child with autism (I have 2 older children aged 12 and 13). He understands now.
Glenna Swankie, I’m really pleased that this video has been useful.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. It means a lot.
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Steve :)
our health visitor just told us to come check your video and to put them in the bin
Didn't know this. My daughter's 3.5. we use to but when we moved house we lost these. Just didn't get round to buying more. She never even went. Ear to sockets and tbh theg are all behind stuff.
Good demonstration. If the covers were sold with three short pins instead, would they be a lot safer as they wouldn't open the live mechanism? Also, could a child achieve the same thing with an actual plug, attempting to insert it upside down?
I have tried . With a wall socket no. With an extension cord used in the UK yes.
Thank you so much
You're most welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation.
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Steve :)
Hi, love the video, definitely not buying the plug covers. Brilliant video! While showing the video to my slightly overthinking paranoid wife, she said and asked me, i agree with not using the baby safe socket plugs on the video, but what happens if our baby has wet hands and messes around with the sockets WITHOUT the protectors? I said.. I don’t know what protection the sockets alone have against wet fingers. So I thought id ask, bear in mind, that we know about the live terminals have shutters which are down constantly. But could water seep through? Thanks. Hope you reply :) have a nice day!
The baby will not get shocked this way.
I am pretty sure you are able to get covers that are like lids and they open like a flap so they don’t go inside the plug. Would that be a safer option?
Creativboi these sockets are safe enough as it is, you don’t need to add anything to them
@@smartl4d Yeah, but not in the united states. Where most don't have these types of sockets with their safety features.
On a British socket ANY cover for security is pointless.
How much pressure is needed to open the sockets though - without the covers? Is this not just swings and roundabouts?
Hi Dan, if you watch the video it shows how I struggle popping to make contact with the live parts using my approved voltage indicator.
Socket covers are NOT needed in this country. The risk has been taken away due to the safety feature built into the sockets.
Is that safety feature on ALL plug sockets? On very old sockets I doubt it. I noticed that you showed two different types of sockets.. why didnt you do you're test on the ones the kids were playing with ?
Yes is the simple answer. On all type G UK sockets (not "plug sockets") the shutters have been a requirement since they were first designed in the 1940's. Even modern round pin 2 and 5 amp sockets sometimes used for lighting have to have the shutters now. The only sockets that may not have them are pre war round pin sockets which are unlikely to be found still in service, and even if you found one good luck getting a plastic socket cover to fit those!
You can tell if he's got 5 kids that he doesn't like things being covered.
Omg, that's so hilarious hahaha, yawn 🥱
@@stevepalmer2389 - steady on stevie - its only a joke.
MK socket outlets, only thing that will drop the shutters on them is a plug top
Simon Beisly you are correct. There is a particular range of MK Socket that operates this way but not all of them do.
Thanks for taking the time to share your input, it’s very appropriate ☺️👍🏼
Hello, I have ordered a Mains Hookup travel type Plug to UK plug adapter, I saw a sticker on it saying "Temporary use only". But I need to run something all night, Is it safe?
What do you do when you have multi plug adapters plugged in? I can't stop my daughter from keep pulling it out and disconnecting everything
Thank you for taking the time to comment and raise your concern.
Multi plug adapters are only designed for temporary use. If you are using them as a permanent solution then it’s an indication that you do not have enough sockets installed within your property. Please give your local electrician a call to arrange an appointment to discuss your options. I’m sure they will be more than happy to help.
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Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol Thank you for that. Since you posted your reply, the socket in question has tripped the fuse twice so I guess it's overloaded. We need all the things there plugged in so what can we do because I know getting extra sockets put in just takes more power from the same circuit, which surely wouldn't solve the issue of overloading the circuit. The socket is in my baby daughter's room and has all the sounds and lights she uses to sleep plugged in, as well as a fan to keep her cool, her video monitor and a GroEgg. Plugged into another socket is an Alexa. She needs these things to sleep well, but now I'm not able to sleep because I'm terrified that there's going to be a fire in there. I really appreciate you taking the time to advise me as I'm quite stressed about it as I'm sure you can imagine.
Thank you in advance
I'm wondering... This doesn't apply to us plugs right? Since they have no switch or lock system
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
This video was created with UK sockets in mind only.
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Steve :)
Brilliant.
Just watch your damn kids
Exactly ☺️👌🏽
Same Way I Feel, Glad This Video Was Made.
Do you have an alternative, that's not too cost prohibitive?
You don't need blockers on a british socket.
I’m nearly 11 and can’t take them out
Thank you for taking an interest in my video and thank you for taking the time to comment. In the video I make reference to only one reason why plug in socket covers.
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Steve :)
I need your advice, I'm having anxiety on putting scissors into an outlet, im only 20 years old but I'm getting scared I'll get myself killed out of my possible curiosity, can you help me understand how dangerous it can be please?
Why would you do that though?
Why would you do that though?
@@animator4287 it's going through my head and it was annoying me and I can't trust myself around scissors
Hi Skyfaller3D, thank you for taking the time to share your anxieties so publicly. Most people think that the socket outlet is the danger when in actual fact it's the heard of the installation that dictates how dangerous a shock at the socket can be, For example, in the UK all socket outlets should now be protected by a 30mA protective device (this is usually installed within the fuse board). This is a device that will disconnect the electrical supply as quickly as you can blink your eyes when it dictates a fault. Also, a UK socket is designed in a way that should prevent you from being able to make contact with the live parts concealed within. Please note, an electric shock is NOT pleasant and can do very serious harm or worse, result in death.
I hope that this helps ease your anxieties. Please feel free to post if you have any other questions or concerns and I'll be happy to answer when and where possible.
All the best, take care.
Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol your welcome, thanks for telling me, it's just the Covid 19 lockdown is driving me crazy
Good for you
In India these sockets are installed at atleast 5 feet above floor.
Thank you for sharing your information 🙂👍🏼
In the UK we have to install sockets and switches between 450mm from the bottom and 1200mm to the top of the accessory. This is so that people who mate have a disability can still reach them.
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@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol There is no such rule in India. It's unwritten rule to install sockets such that normal people don't have to bend down to operate them.
You need em in the us
i also agree tho bc if a young kid takes one out and touches the part were u plug it in u can get an electric shock
Beth Stones If you look at newer plugs you will find that on the two bottom pins there is only a small amount of Brass visible. The rest of the pin is insulated (usually black) and this is to prevent exactly what you describe. When I was a young child I did get a shock removing an old style plug because the pins on those were exposed from tip to base. If you look around the home of an older person you may still find the older style plug and if you do you should point out that it’s no longer fit for use.
I hope this helps.
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Steve :)
We need covers over our plugs because our design is unsafe, UK plugs are extremely safe down from the design.
Thank you American flag for taking the time to share your information with us. It’s very much appreciated 😍👍🏼
Would a complete cover be safer?
On a British socket any cover is pointless
When I was I kid I put my brothers keys in a plug socket.
It's all still a bit of a blur but the first thing I noticed was when I put one of the keys in the top hole the bottom ones opened up.
I put the other keys in the holes and BANG!
All I remember is seeing a huge flash of white light and waking up on the other side of the room with a key shaped burn on the palm of my hand and all the lights in the house went out.
I screamed for my mum because the centre of my vision was really dark and splodgy where the light had burned my retinas.
Luckily I didn't die and my sight came back soon enough lol
I'm probably pretty damn lucky to be here today considering if I put the keys in the socket in a different order I would've been chicken fried haha
The safety shutters on MK sockets exceed the safety requirements of BS1363. The shutters require all 3 pins to go in at the same time to open. So, your accident is less likely to happen with these.
@@mattmilford was a hell of a zap.. I don't know the ins and out of bs sockets.
All I know now is keys shouldnt go in there.
What about American outlets?
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I specialise only in the UK domestic sector. The concerns highlighted in my video are for the UK only. If you require advice on outlets for a specific country then please seek an expert in that filed.
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Steve :)
Oooooo i only clicked on this video to see the kids get shocked
Shocking ain't it? Maybe you should watch the Green Mile, that's really shocking, especially when the innocent guy rides the lightening!!
This would not be a problem with Schuko plugs/sockets.
Schuko is piece of crap. It breaks down. Type E is the way to go.
French crap. No thanks.
Bet one of those kids gets an electric shock at some point. Why ask your kids to play with plug sockets ffs
Lee Ryan thank you for taking the time to comment.
Before I reply to your statement, I first need to know what scenario you can think of that leads you to believe that one of my children will get an electric shock at some point?
I’m presuming you’re from the U.K. but confirmation would be great. If you can also provide some background on your experience with electrics that would be most helpful too so that I can perhaps understand the thought process you are using to jump to this conclusion.
I really look forward to engaging in discussion with you.
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Steve :)
i struggle getting these out tho and im only 12 and my other sisters struggle as well.This is school work btw
Beth Stones Hi Beth, thank you for taking the time to comment. May I ask what work you are doing at the moment please? Is it a project on Electrical Safety in the home?
You will find some socket covers that are more difficult to remove than others. This brings about another issue with the socket safety. A UK plug has very strict requirements with regards to its measurements and this is to ensure that there is perfect contact on the conductors. If the pins were too thin, too wide, too long or too short then it could result in arcing between the contacts or damage to the socket internals that could lead to arcing on another plug top.
Socket covers that use force to fix them in place could be altering the distance of the contacts inside the socket, which again, could lead to arcing when the socket is brought back into service.
Please feel free to ask any questions and I will see if I am able to help you.
Kind regards
Steve :)
Electrocuted doesn't give you superpowers kids
LeonTheDrPepperFan10 thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m not quite sure what point you are trying to make though so perhaps you can make it clearer.
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Steve :)
What the hell kind of outlet is that?
Thanks for taking the time to comment John. This is a UK socket outlet.
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Steve :)
I wonder if we have something similar available in the US? Very nice design.
u159411 Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m not familiar with Us sockets but am I correct in thinking that your terminals remain live and exposed?
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Steve
Well hopefully our kids can't get them out. Lol hell I can barely get them out, I normally have to pry em out.
Tried to show this to my friend who has two young children and is pregnant with her third and she says it's a pad of nonsense and what you have done is basically teach your kids it's okay to sit and play with plug sockets and plug socket covers. Her children have never touched plug sockets. She also says it's essentially like saying to your children "the oven is hot but come and touch it anyway to show that it's hot"
Elizabeth Price thanks for taking the time to comment. May I ask what your views are regarding the information in the video please
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Steve :)
My socket covers were like impossible they would bend and shit
It's not toddlers we need to worry about, it's teens (I'm not hating on teens btw I'm 16) who are doing the penny challenge. People are crazy
Jetwing thanks for taking the time to comment. I’ve not yet heard of this penny challenge. I shall look it up.
Stay safe,
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Steve :)
Jetwing this won’t work on UK sockets unless someone is using very old plug tops that don’t have the insulated tips on the part of the pin closest to the plug top.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention though.
Stay safe ☺️👍🏼
What is the penny challenge?
ninja kitten it appears to be a trend in the US and possibly other countries where they drop a coin between the live contacts of a plug that is partially plugged into the outlet. Thankfully this won’t work in the UK so long as very old plugs are not still in circulation 👍🏼
@@ninjakitten_ People sticking a charger partly in the wallplug, and then sliding a penny in between the walland the charger to see it spark. its stupid I know.
I know i'm not the first to say it, but U.S plugs are in this state all the time. In addition, the plastic plugs in the US are safer. Obviously not in the uk though
Why even let them touch them 8n the 1st place?
Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment.
What issues do you see with a child touching a perfectly safe (UK) socket outlet?
Let’s show how dangerous this is by letting my toddlers play with the sockets. I’m pretty sure the USA outlets work differently though.
Amanda6532 thank you for taking the time to comment.
Did you watch the entire video? ☺️👍🏼
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Steve :)
Amanda6532 I’d love to be given the opportunity to put your mind at ease. Please let me know what your concerns were so that I can address them accordingly.
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Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol the concern is letting your kids play with an outlet, and even encouraging them. It's not that hard to understand.
@@n.d.m.515 Did you not realise that the video was undertaken by a professional, using safe installations? You thick or what?? Don't judge people you don't know by your own inadequate standards! Feel free to reply, I look forward to hearing from you!
FYI, in this country we use SAFE scenarios, oh and we don't let our kids play with guns! we're not gobby and gung-ho like you mighty Americans. 🥱
Lucky we have ones that only have the neutral plugs in my home!
Dude electric sockets don't work like that here over in America
?? ¿¿ ?? Thank you for your comment. This video was recorded for a local audience in the UK. Whilst I’m extremely pleased it’s still circulating the States I understand completely that your electrics are completely different to ours.
Thank you for taking the time to post your comment ☺️👍🏼
my mom has to to have those since shes a daycare provider /:
I test in nurseries all the time and find them, I unplug them and tell the client that they are unsafe and I divert them to your video here
Nurseries and Preschools are told to use these pieces of NON-COMPIANT crap by OFSTED
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and thank you also for directing people to this video. I appreciate you helping get the message out there.
Please keep up the great work.
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Steve :)
Stupid to demo with a child. Showing them what a socket is. What happen if your child decide to get tools off your tool belt and fix the socket sticking metal in both or start picking wire in the top. Give me a demo of kids poking things inside. Might be ok in new houses but in old houses they sockets are not replaced and safety does not work. Of kids pull out the protection there is first warning to teach them not to touch. First I ever seen a parent actually teaching his kids to play with them. Hmmmm
noosahome thank you for taking the time to comment.
I’d love to understand which part of the video created concern for you to view it in the way that you explain.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Steve :)
@@JPSElectricalServicesBristol this is the second time you have refused to answer the question. When you told them to take off the protectors I was shocked (no pun intended) by what I consider an irresponsible lesson. No background required to answer an easy to understand question. Kids learn from adults. You just taught them how to play with electrical sockets.
My old man is a (retired) doctor. There were paracetamol all over the house. Never did me no harm.
Stupid leaving your tool belt where your kids can access it!!!!!
@@n.d.m.515 Ask me the question, I'll answer you.
Ok... Și .. don't make kid's... Is that the moral of the video??
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Personally I believe the problem is a lack of education in adults 😁
Covers over unswitched sockets would be better than none???
david hall NOT true. Plug in socket covers are a danger to children and a danger to the socket.
Check out @FatallyFlawedUK to see all of the associated risks. I have touched only on one point.
Kind regards
Steve :)
No, these sockets are also secure when they have shuttrers. (Regarding British sockets only!)
Honey, can you lite daddy's cigarette .........
The ones we use in The US are better
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
The point of this video is to make parents aware that sockets in the UK do NOT need socket covers inserted due to the safety function that is compulsory in our outlets :)
JPS Electrical Services Thank God for all you do!
Matt Brown thank you for your kind words. It means a great deal. Thank you 👍🏼
What nonsense. The point of socket covers is that they mask the socket and make them bland and uninteresting. This guy has actually encouraged his children to play with them, remove them and put them back. If he had just put the covers in and ignored them there would be no problem. An open hole will tempt children to stick something in. A blank white plate will not. I have seen several of these videos and frankly its patronising twaddle.
A British Standard Socket is made to be safe and presents no danger to you or your children when properly installed - WHY would you add something that so obviously makes it dangerous. I would argue that your point about his children is mute as he would clearly never have these in his home and was merely demonstrating and during the demonstration I am sure he would have used an isolated socket.
I am also an electrician, with over 25 years experience, and I totally agree with Steve Palmer. If you did a little research before writing your nonsense, you will know there is calls to ban these items as they can cause more problems than they fix (as the video clearly shows).
Steve is absolutely right on this. These unsafe devices have been banned in ALL premises controlled by the NHS in the UK (hospitals, GP and dental surgeries, and care facilities) since 2016. The electrical manufacturers trade association, BEAMA, has issued a strong warning against them. So many parents believe that if they find them difficult to remove, then so will babies and toddlers. As Mr Palmer's video shows, this is often not the case. If children do find them difficult to remove, this is an indication that the cover is the wrong size to correctly fit a socket and is causing permanent damage, which can even lead to fires when you start to draw power from the socket again. FatallyFlawed.org.uk has been campaigning to raise awareness of these dangers since 2008, see our website for further information.
Tim Searle You are an idiot
Ray Jim I think he is to stupid to understand that