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Ozone being generated by spotty and arcing electrical connections?
I don’t know if that makes it better or worse.
It’s not perfectly symmetrical around the socket, kinda makes me think of someone spreading wall patching/repair material and/or paint, so maybe the mold didn’t like a different material that was made to look the same around the socket?
Looks like we need to show it to Bisop Brennan!
Civilisation with centralized energy source
Another feather in the cap for the UK plug socket
Wait, people like the UK socket?
Non-reversible, insulated prongs, stability… What’s not to like?
Non reversible is not a benefit afaik. DE has all that with reversible.
It can be better if one is predictably L and the other N.
I read it somewhere, I’m not an electrician.
More like anti-fungal effects but still interesting.
Mpuld deflection is one of the lesser known type-G plug and socket safety features.
Also, black mold spores cause lung conditions.
Not all black colored mold is that kind of black mold.
The issue is that without paying for lab analysis its really hard to differentiate between toxic and nontoxic molds. It’s not something you can see or smell. Not to mention white, green, and brown molds can also be toxic so unless you wanna gamble with your quality of life it’s best to consider any visible mold growth in an indoor living area as a health hazard.
Thousands of species of mold appear black (actually dark green). The one that is usually singled out in this made up category is Stachybotrys chartarum. The whole “black mold” thing is the result of several irresponsible people who are drumming up fears about mold and then profiting off of those fears. Don’t believe the hype.
The color of a mold has no correlation to how dangerous it may be. This is frequently stated by agencies throughout the world including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is no evidence that otherwise healthy individuals have any reason to fear getting sick from general mold growth in buildings, mold inhalation, or any other type of exposure even to the so-called toxic molds. Yes, being around mold may cause minor effects like a stuffy nose or coughing for some, especially those with asthma or mold allergies. Typically, it only seriously affects patients who have underlying health conditions such compromised immune systems who are at risk of systemic fungal infections. But unless you’re in one of those rare categories, you really don’t have much to fear about exposure to any mold species.
That said, we should not have mold growing in our buildings. It is an indication of something wrong and will lead to the degradation of building materials. Regardless of color, all visible mold should be removed from buildings and homes.
Right, even if doesn’t break your lungs, it breaks the wall.
I originally studied environmental microbiology, can confirm.
Well it looks like somebody tried to harness it using 2 forks.
Maybe it’s a fairy ring https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_ring
Makes sense to me.
(I’m not a biologist, though.)Stick conductive metal in the outlet and you will be transported to the fey realm.
Zelda intensifies
Sometimes mold growing around the perimeter of a socket or switch is a sign of moisture behind that wall (poor insulation, water seeping from a leaky pipe or a hole in the roof…). I’ve never seen it form a ring like that though, usually it’s right on the edge of the outlet plate.
I’ve seen similar things with homes with water damage. One of the shitty things about water damage is that you have to redo a lot of the electrics throughout the house because it can cause corrosion. Corrosion in connectors in things like outlets increases resistance and can become a fire risk.
I’m guessing the whole wall got sustained water damage causing corrosion in the outlet, increasing resistance, which caused it to throw off some heat. The heat dried out the plaster and prevented mold growth.
Heat
Electromagnetic induction.
It’s probably that the plug is retrofitted into the wall after construction and it uses a different type of plaster which carries a diffent moisture level.
Sounds like the title of a BDSM story!
Could it be electromagnetic fields making it grow in that pattern?
It’s probably that the plaster around the outlet when they installed it is mold resistant.
And/or paint
There are Magnetic bacteria but this is certainly just heat/moisture related.
