As stated, my parents are oversea, and one of my plug neutral pin just melted in a socket, I used a cloth to remove it and off the switch of the socket, what should I do now? Will it cause any fire if remained off? help me any pros

its ok. leave it.
tomorrow call for a proper electrician to replace the socket.

Means it wont automatically cause a fire or harm as long its switched off right?

This post has been edited by wilsonsmart: Dec 16 2013, 01:17 AM

Best bet is to reset/turn off at main box. Or just turn off the related circuit.

omfg, means theres a chance for fire? im paranoid now zzz

best to unplug & don't use it anymore.
get an electrician to replace it.
my power socket did catch fire before but thankfully, nothing major

if there`s fire.. pls dun use water .... piece of advice

if melted, it means the power usage is too high for common sockets

get electrician to check n advise, usually they can pull a new one from the DB with bigger amp n cables so the same thing wont happen again in the future

You must know why the socket caught fire in the first place as to prevent it from happening again in future. One power socket can only supply certain amount of load, if you plugged in too much appliances, it will overload thus resulting to fire.

I suggest you off the individual MCB switch that power the affected socket.

Erm, how do i identify which switch is the one powering that socket?

Hmmmm...seems ts not as self claimed

This post has been edited by gastacopz: Dec 16 2013, 07:12 PM

Well it is quite easy to replace one yourself.
Go DIY store and look for the same socket.
Turn off the main supply and remove old socket..
Follow the color of the live, earth and neutral wire .
But since u r an amateur better opt for experienced technician

my electric kettle also did the same thing, the plug changed shape and internals melted. Found out the fuse did not sit properly in the socket, changed the fuse and it's fine until now.