Here’s a plugtop that was wrapped in insulating tape. That’s always a worry as one can imagine problems that may be hidden within.   Once the tape was removed there were cracks all over the underside of the plugtop.   … Continue reading →

Sometimes an appliances cord isn’t long enough to reach a socket. You could use and extension lead or a coupling. Using a piece of connector block and insulating tape is not the way to do it. To provide basic insulation … Continue reading →

Here’s 4G extension lead. It has been damaged by heat. looking closely the socket on the right has the writing on the bottom of a plugtop melted into it between and below the line and neutral holes. The socket next … Continue reading →