Re: How to remove 'blue' outdoor plugs

Thanks everyone for your ideas.

From a practical pov, the lid has to be raised to get any grip on the plug so I have already done this (though I can't see any interlocking).

I have tried twisting and it doesn't go round either way any easier than it pulls down

I can find no obvious 'button' to push.

I think that the socket is going to come off the wall and the whole lot will go in the bin, though as the fixings are the only part that isn't waterproof this is going to be a long task as the slots have rusted up.

tim

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Next time give it a shot of silicone spray before you put it together!

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You think those are stiff - you should try the 125 amp 3 phase ones in the same range - you need to be seriously fit to pull them apart !

AWEM

Hi,

I usually find a table knife with a flat handle, push the back of the blade in the gap between plug and socket and prise it apart, or tap the end of the handle so it acts as a wedge.

If you do get it apart, use plenty of WD40 or vaseline to help stop it getting stuck again.

cheers, Pete.

Brand new 16 amp plugs require a deal of effort to separate. And watch for that infernal sprung lid trying to chop your fingers off.