Green Stuff On Electrical Plug

Or replace it they are not expensive.

Green stuff on electrical plug.

Shut off power remove the outlet. 1 of 2 go to page. Moisture has corroded the copper. I was walking down the hall at work and noticed some green stains on the receptacles at work.

Electrical wires are usually made from copper and as such prone to oxidation. Therefore whenever this green substance is found at socket outlets etc. The electrical wires will appear to have a white or greenish powder coating on them and they will lose their conductive properties. Replace the outlets with air tight electrical boxes or at least put gaskets under the face plates and anti draft plugs into the unused outlets.

Apart from make your eyelid burn when you rub it like i did i might end up like that bloke. The green substance is a combination of copper oxide and plasticiser which is conductive. Wd 40 will clean and replace the moisture on the wires and in the box. Thanks mate your a diamond ive just left a post on the other green goo thread how what can this stuff do to you.

This is a 24 year old 10 color set that has been sitting in a closet for years. Apparently the copper wires in the plug are corroding. If connected to a battery the subsequent corrosion can take the form of acid leakage. This will make this hole in the wall air tight stop the hot and cold air drafts and keep the moisture away from the cold hence stopping the condensation.

The green liquid is definitely coming out of both prongs on the plug only when current is passing through it. Aug 3 2010 1. Anytime copper corrodes it gives off a green film.