Stepdown Convertor Blows Steam and Ejects Pus-Like Fluid

DeafMutePretender on 22/08/2015 - 22:37
Last edited 22/08/2015 - 22:38

So I was using a stepdown convertor with an American console and the console suddenly shuts off. A few seconds later, steam comes out like a kettle from the sides of the convertor (even though it's fused shut), and another few seconds later, yellowish liquid comes out the same way. I gingerly touched it and it may or may not be hot. There was definitely an unpleasant smell though. Oh and my eyes went a bit watery like I chopped an onion, am I going to die from poisoning? I haven't tested it post-broke but I'm guessing it broke. Thankfully, the console was fine. I'm in the market for a new stepdown convertor though.

Explain the science please.

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • pjetson on 22/08/2015 - 22:48
    +6

    It's simple. The magic smoke has been released, along with some ectoplasm.

  • nocure on 22/08/2015 - 23:20
    +3

    I definitely think you should see a doctor.

    • altomic on 23/08/2015 - 00:29

      dial 911

  • scrimshaw on 23/08/2015 - 00:14
    +2

    Yellowish liquid? sounds like it might have been either molten plastic or could also be electrolyte from exploded capacitors.

  • Vampyr on 23/08/2015 - 03:48

    Make sure to replace smoke and yellow fluid before use.

  • try2bhelpful on 23/08/2015 - 09:28
    +1

    Yup, letting the smoke out of something is usually a sign of the soul departing the body. Irrigating your eyes is always a good thing to do if you think they have been contaminated, and seeing a doctor if you are worried. Also do not touch the unknown substance oozing from the corpse.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2015 - 11:07
    +1

    Dear DeceasedDeafMutePretender,

    Via a sanctioned wormhole proxy, you have successfully posted from the OzBargain Afterlife. More life there than in the current 'Choice Cheapies' 'Live' feed, I am guessing.

    Be wary of and avoid all Brodens + any Mods with horns.

    Sorry, DDMP, other potential step-downsides afoot.

    Generally: In your non-corporeal state, pricematching stuff at Officeworks will be a bit difficult from now on.

    Specifically: If you have been shockingly bad, your shopping options may begin - and end - in plaintive window-shopping at the Harvey Norman in Hell.

    :(

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