The reason this outlet is open was because my washing machine was connected directly to it. I was advised to close it up by the people who took my old washing machine away. However i dont think i can wait until my friend has time to look at this. I likely cant turn the power on on the outlet at all right now i assume, how can i make sure myself that i can safely turn the power back on? electricity varies wildly in countries, im from austria if that helps.

Edit: a friend of mine who does some electrician work as part of his job (building pools) corroborated several of your comments (the only exposed cable is the grounding one and he offered to cover it up further at a later point after i put some tape on it)

thank you all for your answers and putting me at ease

  • dbx12@programming.dev
    1·
    2 months ago

    From my POV, I would say you are good. The dangerous blue and black wire are covered and yellow-green being exposed is not an issue. If you only have responsible persons in the house, you can turn it on without issues. You could also tape card board over it if you want to.

    But keep in mind I’m not an electrician and give only my layman’s POV.

    • Mandy@sh.itjust.worksOP
      2·
      2 months ago

      im the only person in the house and i am not responsible

      for real tho, as someone else said, ill be getting some electrical tape and cover the remaining cable up

      • Schmeckinger@lemmy.world
        3·
        2 months ago

        I mean as long as they are in a wago connector and the earth wire has no chance to accidentally slip into one of the wagos there should be 0 risk. (Not a certified electrician, but a hobbyist)