Just unplugged a 2kw heater which has been on for 30 mins and the pins on the plus are red hot. Any ideas what's causing it and if it's safe to use?
A dangerous assumption - irons switch on and off all of the time - they are not the same sort of load as a heater at all.I guess the socket is okay as our 2kw iron is run off it regularly for more than 30 mins the heater was plugged in.
Good idea, but also check the socket and if you still have problems after checking/fixing/replacing the plug try the heater in another socket - it's possible that it's the actual internals of the socket that are flaky.Will look inside the plug shortly for any loose connections.
As mentined above it will be the spring clip which makes contact with the pins.
I have taken sockets apart to tighten these (waits for flak) but if you don't feel confident you can get the socket back togehter correctly then just replace the socket.
In the top of the plug?Check the plug top internally along with the socket outlet. You may find loose wiring.
With decent sockets costing £4, it would be madness to try and repair one.
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