OK, I know this is pretty trivial compared to most topics on here. I have a number of sockets in the house that are pretty stiff when it comes to inserting/removing a plug. I have cleand the plugs, which helps a bit, but not much. I need to us a lubricant on the prongs of the plugs.

 

What should I use? An ordinary general purpose lubricant like WD40, or maybe something conducting (graphite based for example).

Thanks for your input.

It seems that the sockets are very old.

You can try WD40, but i would change all the sockets, not a big job and you can install the newer type of sockets where all plugs fits.

You can get spray cans of Silicone , might be better than WD40. 

regards worgeordie

Yeah, I would use a small amount of silicone lube.

 

If they are making good contact I'd leave alone other than that.

 

Silicone does not conduct electricity , neither does teflon .

What do you mean exactly , Thai plugs in Thai sockets , or Euro plugs in Thai sockets ? Is it some kind of safety plug ( some barrier in the way of inserting the plug)?

when its non child protection , open the plug , make it a bit wider . ps i never have seen anything like that in Thailand , It is never ever too small , all the time they get lose .

When it is the child protection , you might try with a bit of lube , but certainly not too much . , and rather open it , and put it directly on the child protection then on the socket itself .

Otherwise , i would change the connectors . TBH , it is cheap cost , takes longer to go buy them and replace then the price they cost , but make sure you choose a good brand . I got Bticino , but i heard Panasonic very good also . Stay away from cheap Thai brands , its only a couple of 10 baht difference but the difference in connecting the wires and the connectors inside is a world of difference ( i did try it for a extra socket , never again....)

try copper grease.

its probably cheaper to get a few new sockets than buy it though..

 

Shaemus