Never ignore a burning smell

missile

Never ignore a burning smell

flaneurs_lobster

Isn't the idea that the fuse blows before the plug (or anything else) bursts into flames?

missile

Yes, but in this instance the fuse overheated and burned the plug BEFORE it blew

WIAWSNB

It probably didn't even blow, as there was likely no overload - the end solder joint just melted.

Looks like a straightforward poor connection, either a loose metal fuse clip, or the surfaces were badly tarnished, enough to start it going high resistance.

What's the appliance, Missile, and is it now working ok?

Eldi_Dos

@missile, please make sure to take a hammer to that plug and decommission it so that it can never be put in a socket again.

clive0510

That's a moulded plug. ie its doesn't come away from its cable. notorious for over heating. An electrician who was here a few weeks ago, said when ever he see's one of those, he cuts it of and replaces it with the old two part plug.

oldernonethewiser

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82173648#Comment_82173648

Since 1994 equipment has had to be sold with a fitted plug. Wiring a plug may be a lost art. (for the general public)

flaneurs_lobster

Don't the regs say that everything that plugs into an electrical outlet has to be sold with a fitted moulded plug? Or are old-school 2-part plugs that we learnt to wire in the olden days still allowed?

Section62

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82173669#Comment_82173669

AIUI there's no requirement for a moulded plug, only that the plug complies with the relevant standard. There are also cases where the fitting of a BS1363 plug isn't necessary.

In terms of the OP's issue - there are 'fake' fuses on the market which don't comply with BS1362. And therefore may overheat rather than blowing. A poor connection within the moulded plug is a possibility, but it is also possible the issue is with the fuse rather than the plug.

chrisw

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82173668#Comment_82173668

I used to save all the old style plugs every time an electrical item was thrown out and I've still got a drawer full of them.