3 pin plug gets hot

[Otter Spotter]

Currently in the Lakes on EHU so using electric Fan for heat. I have noticed that on one 3 pin socket in van the Plug for the heater gets warm, but if I move to another socket it doesn’t, what could be causing this to happen? And don’t worry I will not use it in the 1st socket again.

 

[Landy Andy]

Bad contacts. Just use your van heater, and not use all the “inclusive“ electric.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Currently in the Lakes on EHU so using electric Fan for heat. I have noticed that on one 3 pin socket in van the Plug for the heater gets warm, but if I move to another socket it doesn’t, what could be causing this to happen? And don’t worry I will not use it in the 1st socket again.

Replace the socket, the plug is too loose in it

 

[NicM]

Three pin pug will get warm with 2000 watts on it after awhile.

 

[AndyPK]

Yep. Bad connection between plug and socket - suspect the socket contacts are not mating with the plug pins correctly….
Change the socket

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[dunnah01]

Just only use the heater outside to heat the awning to be on the safe side

 

[Dorset Diver]

A poor connection. Check the wires are firmly connected to the back of the socket, if they are then as others have said change the socket.

 

[cmcardle75]

Sounds like a bad socket, either poor contact pressure, or contamination of the contact surfaces with oxidation or suchlike. Replacing is likely to be less work than cleaning it if it is a standard part.

 

[stevewagner]

Bad contacts. Just use your van heater, and not use all the “inclusive“ electric.

Hardly inclusive as you pay for it

 

[Stealaway]

Take the socket of and tighten the cable connection. Be sure to unplug the ECU first

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[two]

Swap the sockets if you're up to it and change the bad one later.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Thanks, seems consensus is lose socket and change. I think I know a man who can!
thanks guys

 

[Tombola]

Keep it plugged in, you are getting more heat for your money
sorry Dave

 

[Otter Spotter]

Keep it plugged in, you are getting more heat for your money
sorry Dave

Tell that to Dee, she is flapping even though it’s not plugged in now