Melted 3 pin plug.

[designanddetail]

Smelt a Smokey smell, went to look and found the tumble drier had done this...

Now, do I just cut it off, replace the extension lead and go again or is there a bigger issue to look at? This the extension lead is probably 4/5years old.

Thanks

 

[Netherfield]

The issue is the fact the extension is poor quality, throw it away, either fit a socket closer to the drier or move the drier closer to a socket, those multi extensions may be fine for computers,TV's or audio equipment, but no good for something like a tumble drier.

Cut the plug off and replace.

Or at worst make an extension using something like this http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-heavy-duty-rewirable-13a-1-gang-single-pole-socket-white/89675 with a piece of 1.5 flex and as short as you can get away with.

 

[Cowcalf]

more likely poor connection between socket and pins on plug, change both problem sorted

 

[Philip Watkins]

more likely poor connection between socket and pins on plug, change both problem sorted

Both looked fudged so will need changing anyway.

 

[pycoed]

The issue is the fact the extension is poor quality, throw it away, either fit a socket closer to the drier or move the drier closer to a socket, those multi extensions may be fine for computers,TV's or audio equipment, but no good for something like a tumble drier.

Cut the plug off and replace.

Or at worst make an extension using something like this http://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-heavy-duty-rewirable-13a-1-gang-single-pole-socket-white/89675 with a piece of 1.5 flex and as short as you can get away with.

Wot 'e sed

 

[Still Farming]

Plug direct in.
Daisy chains no good .

 

[TheTallGuy]

I'd hazard a guess that it hasn't been unplugged recently - the act of plugging/unplugging wipes the pin against the contact spring which helps to remove oxidation. Leaving stuff plugged in allows the oxides to build up leading to poor connections which get hot!

 

[Pan mixer]

If you don't mind me saying so that looks like a cheap multi-socket extension that are designed for computers and such, a tumble drier is a big user of power, you need a better quality extension at least with only a single socket on the end.