Attic room - Electrical Issue

[Pope John 11]

I have an attic room which originally had 5 double sockets in it. A 6th double socket was added some years ago.

Today I found out that one of the original 5 sockets was not working and when I opened it up the blue wire seem was not connected to the socket itself. I need this socket working as its near a new lamp I am putting in over the bed. Anyway I connected it up and got it to work.

However after awhile I heard a sizzling sound from the sixth socket put in some years ago.

To cut a long story short, I now only have one socket working near this bed, and all other 5 are not working.

Is this an overload issue, short circuit etc?

If I can I prefer to get back to the 5 that were working, and solve the problem with an extension lead to this new lamp.

Appreciate any comments.

 

[Leo]

I'd recommend getting an electrician in to take a look. If you're hearing sizzling, there's a definite fire risk.
Leo

 

[SparkRite]

I agree with Leo, get an electrician in to look at it if you are not competent to do it yourself.

The sizzling sound you describe is being caused by arcing probable caused by a bad/loose connection. This will generate heat, dependent on load, and is indeed a fire hazard.

 

[roker]

Did they trip at the MSB? The disconnected socket could have been disconnected because it was faulty. Is there dampness causing tracking inside the sockets?