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    Melted L and N in standard 13A plug socket

    Thx binky and prodave. Appliance has the correctly rated socket (based on the dishwasher specs its 13A). Its possible I snagged the insulation but not sure why both L and N burnt out - from what I can see on the failed socket I did wire correctly (usually double the copper for safety but I'm no...
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    Melted L and N in standard 13A plug socket

    Thx Geoff1946. Appliance plug socket is a spur from the original wall socket/spur on the ring (which I can't see behind the rear cupboard panel). It is a standard extension lead to an unfused socket (the one that burnt out). Appliance plug is not moulded and fused 13A. Dishwasher is the...
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    Melted L and N in standard 13A plug socket

    Thanks boltonsparky. It is a spur off a spur so I am concerned but the wiring is good and has held up. Good to know that the 13A fuse and load is probably ok. There are no loose wires. Its not a molded plug - has a 13A fused plug.  I will change to a better quality socket and get qualified...
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    Melted L and N in standard 13A plug socket

    Hi folks, hope all are safe in cvd-19 world.  I have a fitted kitchen with integrated units. The dishwasher and washing machines installed under counter on either side of the sink. Both units plug into a separate power sockets attached to the wood panel in the cupboard under the sink.  These...
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