In my kitchen are 2 double sockets, both have light brown marks in the middle of the 3 holes on each socket. Its clear the actual plastic has got hot at some point, on all of them. And when I use the 3kw kettle, the plug and socket get very warm. Should I look at replacing these sockets? They are cheap n nasty unbranded sockets anyway. If I replace them I will fit MK.
Light brown scorch marks
- Thread starter Steve
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It's up to you.
You could leave them as they are if you want.
Have you seen this thread? http://www.diynot.com/forums//viewtopic.php?t=267452
You could leave them as they are if you want.
Have you seen this thread? http://www.diynot.com/forums//viewtopic.php?t=267452
Yes you should replace them. Sounds like the contacts are not making proper contact. When you replace them, check that the cable has not been overheated as well.
Worth checking that the plug terminals are sound as well.
Worth checking that the plug terminals are sound as well.
I would change them if it were me as it is possible there is high resistance in the sockets. But I would also check that the correct cable has been installed, the zs reading is nice and low and the voltage is not to high.
Could also be loose connection, change the socket outlet and tidy up the cables if they a burnt.
C
cumbriahandyman
How does a DIY'r check the Zs?
I'll lend him my MFT
The pins on the plug tops may be worn or dirty too.
Wont you be needing that yourself?! Being a spark and all that.
I might pop off to B&Q and pick up a few DSO's on monday. AFAIK, the cable is all 2.5 T&E, metric sized - it was rewired about 20-25 years ago, so theres been plenty of opportunities for the sockets to have supplied 13 amps for some time.
Nah it'll be rite. I'll just bang test my work for a few days.
Well he could get a qualified electrician in to make sure everything is safe with his fixed wiring or if you want to be pedantic get a cheap multimeter and check the R1 and R2 thanks for the sarcastic reply!
if you didn't mean Zs you shouldn't have said it.
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cumbriahandyman
Sorry, but that was not a sarcastic reply at all, it was a question.
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