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Default burnt 3 pin plug.
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I was moving a washing machibe in a friends flat last night, and I
noticed that the 3 pin plug has signs of burning around the live and
neutral pins - not too serious - just enough to discolour the plastic
and turn it brown.

What could cause this to happen?

Thanks,
Mark.

Corrosion in the socket and on the plug. Causes arcing RF interference
and heat.

Really replace both plug AND socket. It's not *likely* to catch fire,
but its happened..

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