coffee machine plug burned- what to do?

[AJ16]

When our coffee machine was switched on this morning the plug started smoking. One prong is burned black at the end where it goes into the wall socket. I'm just wondering what should be done now. Is it just a case of changing the wall socket and cleaning up the prong/fitting a new plug, or should we let De Long know as it's not a year old yet?

 

[davesparks]

At first impression I would say that this is most likely caused by a loose/worn contact in the socket rather than a fault in the appliance.

The plug and the socket will need to be replaced.

 

[westward10]

I would say the problem lays with the socket judging by the damage to the plug pin. Both should be replaced.
Beat me to it Dave.

 

[South Spark]

Costa?

 

[westward10]

Costa?

Feels like the Costa in my garden at the moment

 

[telectrix]

as posts #2 and #3.ignore the post#4#and post #5 comedians . they should both be on the stage . think the next one leaves at sundown.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ooh, it's the neutral connection again.
Why is it always (usually) the neutral??

 

[Dave OCD]

Costa?

Around £35 including materials I should think.

 

[westward10]

Ooh, it's the neutral connection again.
Why is it always (usually) the neutral??

Take a pill then lay down.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Take a pill then lay down.

I've done that, I'm ready. What time can I expect you

 

[Marvo]

As already mentioned replace both the socket and the plug together but also check every other appliance that may have been used in that socket, if any of them have plugs with damaged, burned or even discoloured/tarnished pins, replace those plugs as well. Damaged sockets usually damage all plugs that are used in them and likewise those damaged plugs cause damage to any other sockets they're used in.

 

[AJ16]

thanks for all replies folks, very grateful.

 

[telectrix]

and use top grade socket. none of the cheap crap.

 

[DPG]

and use top grade socket. none of the cheap crap.

Good advice from Tel there. Do not use pound shop or cheap shop specials!! And that goes for any electrical stuff.

 

[Squid]

Stop drinking coffee.