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99 pewtercoupe 02-20-2020 4:38pm
Holy shit, just dodged a bullet
 
For most of this afternoon we could smell a very faint smell like burning metal. Walked all round trying to find the source but couldn’t pin it down. So I decided to watch some TV. After about 30 minutes all of a sudden the screen gets all streaky and I see sparks coming out the back and a flame jumps up. I jumped up and moved the TV enough that I could see the back. Flames coming from where the power cord plugs into the TV. Pulled the cord out of the TV and then the other end out of the power strip it was plugged into.
We have smoke detectors but I would hate to think how far along that might have gotten before they went off. I guess it’s off to BB tomorrow for a new Tv.
This one was a Panasonic Viera, 50” plasma and was about 12 years old.

Aerovette 02-20-2020 4:40pm
:wow:

RMVette 02-20-2020 4:46pm
Glad you weren't asleep!

MadInNc 02-20-2020 4:47pm
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Originally Posted by 99 pewtercoupe (Post 1732844)
For most of this afternoon we could smell a very faint smell like burning metal. Walked all round trying to find the source but couldn’t pin it down. So I decided to watch some TV. After about 30 minutes all of a sudden the screen gets all streaky and I see sparks coming out the back and a flame jumps up. I jumped up and moved the TV enough that I could see the back. Flames coming from where the power cord plugs into the TV. Pulled the cord out of the TV and then the other end out of the power strip it was plugged into.
We have smoke detectors but I would hate to think how far along that might have gotten before they went off. I guess it’s off to BB tomorrow for a new Tv.
This one was a Panasonic Viera, 50” plasma and was about 12 years old.
Aero set it up for ya?

you were lucky that you were there!

while smoke detector would have most likely woke ya up, if you were out of town; you could have picked up a new house and started life over :leaving:

BTW - Steeb has an extra room

dvarapala 02-20-2020 4:54pm
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Originally Posted by 99 pewtercoupe (Post 1732844)
This one was a Panasonic Viera, 50” plasma and was about 12 years old.
[CHAS]Get yourself a nice Panny Kuro.[/CHAS]

04 commemorative 02-20-2020 4:59pm
Don't buy lottery tickets man.....you just won !

snide 02-20-2020 4:59pm
Reckon the warranty has expired?

99 pewtercoupe 02-20-2020 5:01pm
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Originally Posted by MadInNc (Post 1732848)
Aero set it up for ya?

No, we are too far away to call VB’s resident Tesla

you were lucky that you were there!

For sure! :seasix:

while smoke detector would have most likely woke ya up, if you were out of town; you could have picked up a new house and started life over :leaving:

Mrs would be heartbroken if we lost the kittahs:sad-angel:

BTW - Steeb has an extra room

Casa Steeb... Hotel California? :lol:
:lol:

sublime1996525 02-20-2020 5:03pm
Damn man!

z06psi 02-20-2020 5:14pm
Talk to Dave about hanging one in your garage.

Swany00 02-20-2020 5:23pm
12 yr old tv, not too bad of a run

Raazor 02-20-2020 5:25pm
:eek:

Aerovette 02-20-2020 5:49pm
Pro tip: Slice the insulation every few inches so the electricity doesn't build up pressure and the extra can be released into the atmosphere. Your power cord was over pressurized.

DAB 02-20-2020 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by 99 pewtercoupe (Post 1732844)
For most of this afternoon we could smell a very faint smell like burning metal. Walked all round trying to find the source but couldn’t pin it down. So I decided to watch some TV. After about 30 minutes all of a sudden the screen gets all streaky and I see sparks coming out the back and a flame jumps up. I jumped up and moved the TV enough that I could see the back. Flames coming from where the power cord plugs into the TV. Pulled the cord out of the TV and then the other end out of the power strip it was plugged into.
We have smoke detectors but I would hate to think how far along that might have gotten before they went off. I guess it’s off to BB tomorrow for a new Tv.
This one was a Panasonic Viera, 50” plasma and was about 12 years old.
i think i have that same TV. :ohnoes:

Mick 02-20-2020 5:54pm
The problem is at the relay. Definitely check the relay. :yesnod:

Aerovette 02-20-2020 5:55pm
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Originally Posted by Mick (Post 1732917)
The problem is at the relay. Definitely check the relay. :yesnod:
or the switch. :D

Steve_R 02-20-2020 5:57pm
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Pro tip: Slice the insulation every few inches so the electricity doesn't build up pressure and the extra can be released into the atmosphere. Your power cord was over pressurized.
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Anjdog2003 02-20-2020 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by Swany00 (Post 1732891)
12 yr old tv, not too bad of a run



Swany00 visiting the inmates. :yesnod:

99 pewtercoupe 02-20-2020 8:12pm
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Originally Posted by aerovette (Post 1732910)
Pro tip: Slice the insulation every few inches so the electricity doesn't build up pressure and the extra can be released into the atmosphere. Your power cord was over pressurized.
Thank you Mr Tesla. :lol:

JRD77VET 02-20-2020 8:46pm
Lucky catch on the TV :yesnod:


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