Cap reformation question

[Doc Shipley]

Gordon JC Pearce wrote:
> Doc Shipley wrote:
> 
>>   Well, I ran into a very unexpected glitch.  ACE Hardware sold me a 
>> not-just-used-but-smoked outlet.  In a new, sealed box.  I'm not quite 
> 
> 
> smoked outlet?  wtf?  Am I right in guessing you mean a mains socket, 
> and if so, how do you actually manage to break one?

   Yes, a mains socket.

   One of the wire clamp screws was burned nearly to a stump.


	Doc