[Boomer2012]

My Honeywell humidifier burned out the outlet, probably because I had that and my condensate pump on one outlet with a splitter. The plug on the humidifier is burned. Is it easy enough to swap it out or should I get an electrician? Operates at 120 VAC at full load, pulling 12 amps. Thanks.

 

[surfing_santa]

Have you tried any other outlets yet? sound like you tripped the breaker. If it is just the cord then yes it should be easy to replace you can pick up a replacement cord at home depot and rewire it easily enough (you tube should answer and questions on that). however if there is a fuse on the unit then its possible thats gone two.

 

[Boomer2012]

The plug and outlet both have burn marks. The plug to the humidifier melted into the splitter. So they're def both fried. Breaker never tripped. Kind of scary.

 

[joed]

The cord cap on the humidifier can easily be replaced. Get yourself new 5 amp rated one. Cut the old burnt on off and strip the wires. Connect the black to gold, white to silver and green to the green screw.

 

[Speedy Petey]

The cord cap on the humidifier can easily be replaced. Get yourself new 5 amp rated one. Cut the old burnt on off and strip the wires. Connect the black to gold, white to silver and green to the green screw.

Just until Joe sees his typo, he means 15 amp rated cord cap.

 

[joed]

Yep 15 amp. Too late can't edit anymore.

 

[AllanJ]

Most likely there was a loose connection; one of the cord caps did not fit tightly into the splitter or the splitter did not fit tightly into the outlet (wall plug). This can burn up evern without tripping a breaker.

Some splitters, particularly molded rubber ones, don't make good contact even if it seems as if things fit together tightly. A case of bad luck.

All the burned or melted parts need to be replaced. It's easy to put on a new cord cap.

You might want to replace the wall plug for good measure. Or at least do not use it if other cord caps don't fit tightly any more.

 

[Oso954]

I view splitters as something to be used temporary. i prefer to avoid them as much as possible. If you need another receptacle in that location on a permanent basis, install one.

Allan is right about replacing the receptacle where the melt down occurred. I would highly recommend it, even if you don't see any obvious signs of damage.