BS1363 contacts are so far back in the socket you never see arks either though.
PaulUK: just out of curiosity in Ireland I notice a lot of burn damage around the live receptical of sockets, including well known brands like MK ! Also notice it around the live pin on plugs of heavy appliences quite a lot. E.g. it wouldn't be THAT unusual to see it on a socket where the kettle is plugged in or the dryer.
Those BS fuse cartridges and holders get very hot. I always think the way the fuse makes contact with clips is pretty flimsey in those plugs.
Is that common in the UK? Or are we getting a slightly higher current loading on the pins due to the lower voltage?
[This message has been edited by djk (edited 09-23-2003).]
