:::Jerry:::: wrote:

Your taking the p*ss aren't you, has your wife never run over the
vacuum lead and damaged it,

No!

or worn the iron lead through on the
ironing board etc.,

That's what the 13A fuse is for, she's not capable of finding a 6"
nail, cutting it down to size and fitting it as a fuse! She does what
most women do, either find a competent man to fix it, or buy a new iron!

Regards
Capitol