Hella plug getting hot

[Robert Clark]

Have a 4a fan connected to a 10a CBE hella socket

The end on the hella plug is getting hot

Any ideas why this is?

Thanks

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Have you tried cleaning the contact tip so it provides a better contact?
Might help

 

[Robert Clark]

Have you tried cleaning the contact tip so it provides a better contact?
Might help

The plug and socket are new and look sparkly clean

 

[David and Sally]

It can be a sign of a cheap plug. If it gets hot try another plug for comparison or bin it. Fire risk!

 

[TheBig1]

A bit of lacquer on the copper stopping corrosion most likely. Gives just enough resistance for the plug to get warm. Give the tip a light sand to improve the connection

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[Lenny HB]

Usual reason for a plug or socket getting hot is a loose connection in the plug or socket or poor contact between the plug & socket.
If the plug & socket are making good contact I would check the connections in both plug & socket.

 

[Camping Gaza]

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[TheBig1]

Resistance is useless!

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