"Charles Schuler" wrote in message
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Charles Schuler wrote:
"chermena" wrote in message
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I plugged in an old appliance.
I put two prongs into a three prong switch - never been a problem
before.
I used the appliance just fine.
I went to remove the plug and it will NOT come out!
Any ideas?? I'm stumped as to why this would happen.


It might have arced and produced a spot weld. Pry it out with a
screwdriver and inspect for arcing. I'd replace the outlet in any case,
by the way.
Ouch. Better cut the power before using a screwdriver that way!

Aw, common. What do you suggest?
Electrocution would certainly be unlikely, but shorting the circuit could
happen. It just seems prudent to open the breaker before messing with an
outlet.