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TheBlargshaggen t1_it34p2n wrote

Its made of plastic and metal, if you're sniffing really up close on them of course you smell that. If you can smell it from a decent bit away, that means there is already something burning.

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napstur OP t1_it36wrj wrote

Can you explain why I can't smell it on outlets that aren't in use then? This isn't a normal smell of plastic and metal, it's the same smell as my previous burnt outlet only a lot fainter.

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EtherCJ t1_it3e2f6 wrote

It might be slightly warmer in outlets in use and so have more off gasing. Maybe it’s from what’s plugged in since those cords are often smellier. Hard to say honestly.

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dougyoung1167 t1_it5dr8o wrote

that smell has a lasting odor, and the box, plate cover, etc. would still have it.

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