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Lubricant for BS1363 sockets?

Foffer
Ever had a problem trying to plug into a garden socket and had to exert more force than you would have liked to?  I think sometimes the plastic components don't slide as easily as they should when they have been in the weather (inside a proper outdoor enclosure)


Can anyone suggest a safe plastic lubricant for a BS1363 socket?
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    I would never lubricate the sliding contacts of a socket. I would renew it with a good quality one. Lubricants will attract and hold dirt and grit which will cause a high resistance contact point and increase wear. WD40 is a good cleaner but not a good lubricant. The M.K. outdoor sockets are good quality. Of course the 13 Amp plug pins may be out of spec. and may be the cause of the problem.


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    I would never lubricate the sliding contacts of a socket. I would renew it with a good quality one. Lubricants will attract and hold dirt and grit which will cause a high resistance contact point and increase wear. WD40 is a good cleaner but not a good lubricant. The M.K. outdoor sockets are good quality. Of course the 13 Amp plug pins may be out of spec. and may be the cause of the problem.


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