Freezer-Extension Lead Exclusion-Guarantee.

A similar load of protectionist nonsense abounds in the form of changing the moulded on plugs on items such as washing machines/tumble dryers etc.

Seems the warranty is bust if you change a 13A plug.

I have swapped a few due to overheating at the socket outlet which has resulted in the two becoming fused together in a messy molten lump.

Root cause is usually down to the fitting of some cheap chineseum socket outlets from poundland or wherever.

Customers usually want their kit back up and running asap and are not unduly concerned about any warranty issues.


Whilst on the subject of plugs - which would you say had the largest contact area in terms of pin shape - round? (as in the old 15A types) or the present 13A square ones?

I would have gone for the round option myself because arguably, the corners of the square pins do not actually make any firm contact with the female receptical.

A similar load of protectionist nonsense abounds in the form of changing the moulded on plugs on items such as washing machines/tumble dryers etc.

Seems the warranty is bust if you change a 13A plug.

I have swapped a few due to overheating at the socket outlet which has resulted in the two becoming fused together in a messy molten lump.

Root cause is usually down to the fitting of some cheap chineseum socket outlets from poundland or wherever.

Customers usually want their kit back up and running asap and are not unduly concerned about any warranty issues.


Whilst on the subject of plugs - which would you say had the largest contact area in terms of pin shape - round? (as in the old 15A types) or the present 13A square ones?

I would have gone for the round option myself because arguably, the corners of the square pins do not actually make any firm contact with the female receptical.