Why would this happen? Should I try replacing the wire nut and turning it back on or is there something deeper going on? Thanks for any tips!
Why would this happen? Should I try replacing the wire nut and turning it back on or is there something deeper going on? Thanks for any tips!
You have what is called an electrical short to ground.
You need a professional.
This is caused by excessive current traveling straight to ground. Which in turn causes the point of highest resistance to become very hot. Which in turn increases the resistance of that point in a sort of runaway effect of increasing heat and resistance. Until you reached the flash point of the material.
Changing the wire nut will not solve the problem. It was only an indication of a problem.