i boiled water and noticed burning smell
can hear some creaking sound...(electric)
checked the water boiler plug slighly melted

i know the problem is the power socket on the wall as my toaster wont work there


can the power socket become faulty after some time?


can changing it solve the problem?

This post has been edited by dragonfromearth: Jan 27 2012, 10:55 AM

Yes changing it will solve the problem.

The core of the problem is a lot of wall sockets nowadays have their conductors not made of pure copper, it is usually impure copper. When you use electrical devices like toaster and boiler that draws a high amount of current, it will heat up the conductor and melt the plastic casing. And once the casing melts the contacts might have become loose so no more power when you plug in that socket.

You also need to polish out the darken copper cables so it conduct better.

It also happen when copper cable was not screw tight enough, it produce arc.

Yes loose connections produces extra heat too. But lately I find a lot of these China made sockets melting easily, my conclusion is they are made of inferior copper because pure one is expensive and Chinaman damn good at cutting corners.

I always believe, pay peanut , get money.

This post has been edited by weikee: Jan 27 2012, 12:06 PM

eh... Ain't this eletrical item like socket or plug have SIRIM certif ?

The problem is, even if you are willing to pay, you can't find quality product. Same with water tap.

If willing to pay, buyer will have larger selection.

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Added on January 27, 2012, 5:21 pmSirim... haha Tell me about Malaysia certified stuff.

This post has been edited by weikee: Jan 27 2012, 05:21 PM

Now aday not difficult to get good quality product. We have net to search and learn. Can't find local, get it from net and ship over. Not like last time where you don't have choice but local only.

And sometime, price better than local.

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Added on January 27, 2012, 6:06 pmSIRIM cert is a joke? What the hell they are testing in side there?

This post has been edited by ozak: Jan 27 2012, 06:06 PM

This is the 1st time I heard people buying wall power socket and water tap online from overseas. Which site do you use?

I mean you can order anything from the web as long as you like. Doesn't matter it is socket or a tap. We have more choice now.

But this thread is taking about little things like power socket etc. I don't about you people but I have a hard time finding quality little things like power socket and water tap etc. Not that I don't want to pay more but rather, I couldn't find them.

Bank cert exchange for Sxrxm cert ....no matter how good is your product

If you from klang valley, it is not difficult to find a quality product. If you from kampung and have a hard time to find locally, than get a web order.

huh !!! I agreed with you weekee

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Added on January 28, 2012, 4:24 pmGang, I am not agreed with you. If you willing to pay, what make you feel you can't find quality product? is where to find and the shop know how to introduce you or not. Some seller just sell you palia product but say that is quality. maybe need to research before buy

This post has been edited by vatiore: Jan 28 2012, 04:24 PM

2 Scenario,

01) Go to few shop, tell them My budget is RM 10, show me what is my option.

02) Go to few shop, tell them please show me all the switch option you sell, like to see the difference between brand, made, and model.

Which scenario you get to have more option?