Buffalo 3kw hob getting hot

[deano1989]

Hi, I have been using a 3kw buffalo induction hub for over a year to brew, on a recent brew day I noticed that the lead and plug were getting very hot to the touch. Today I had it pat tested and it passed fine, just wondering if anyone else who uses this hob has noticed the lead and or plug getting quite hot.
Thanks in advance

Dean

 

[processhead]

Hi, I have been using a 3kw buffalo induction hub for over a year to brew, on a recent brew day I noticed that the lead and plug were getting very hot to the touch. Today I had it pat tested and it passed fine, just wondering if anyone else who uses this hob has noticed the lead and or plug getting quite hot.
Thanks in advance

Dean

Ok First, what is pat tested? I am not familiar with that term.

When you had it tested, did they test the receptacle? A bad receptacle can create enough resistance to heat up the plug and cord.

 

[Beer666]

Mine gets pretty hot as well. I don't tend to run it on full. Mine was also tested before I bought it.

 

[deano1989]

Pat test is portable appliance test, it's a check by an electrician to ensure the safety of electrical items, commonly kettles, toasters , microwaves etc.
He did suggest try a different socket next time which I will, just wondered how many people have a similar experience if there is a few that also have hot leads then I know it's not specific to me.

 

[magee_b]

I have 2 of these units. One I've been using for 2.5 years, the other for about 9 months.
I haven't noticed the specific issue, but I'll be brewing this weekend so I'll give them a check.

 

[magee_b]

Just reporting back that I checked both leads and plugs during my brew day and neither seemed very "hot" to me. Warm, but not hot - so definitely worth some experimentation with your socket.

 

[magee_b]

Brewed at a different location this past weekend and I noticed the plug got very hot! The plug then seized in the socket after shutting off the unit and ended up breaking off one of the pins! Good chance it had to do with the wiring of the place I was brewing at... now I get to replace my plug! fun!

 

[EnglishAndy]

Always use "hot condition" leads and plugs with electric boilers. Never just grab the nearest computer or kettle lead. They're not meant to be "on" for long periods.

 

[augiedoggy]

if the plug melts or get very hot like that it means there was a poor connection or insufficient wiring supplying actual power to that outlet.
I have no idea what device this is but if 220v you would want a 15a or higher outlet and if using any extension cord it should be rated for at least 15 amps...

 

[magee_b]

It's a Buffalo Induction Unit - 3000w. It's a UK model as I am in Malawi and we run the same standard 13amp/250v outlets. Unit is also fused in the plug.

Like I said, I was brewing in a different location (i.e. not my house), so guessing the wiring there is suspect. This is Malawi after all... 90% of the wiring is suspect. Have not had any heating issues with the units when brewing at home in the past 3 years. Simply re-confirming to the OP that the socket could definitely be an issue when drawing power for these units

 

[augiedoggy]

It's a Buffalo Induction Unit - 3000w. It's a UK model as I am in Malawi and we run the same standard 13amp/250v outlets. Unit is also fused in the plug.

Like I said, I was brewing in a different location (i.e. not my house), so guessing the wiring there is suspect. This is Malawi after all... 90% of the wiring is suspect. Have not had any heating issues with the units when brewing at home in the past 3 years. Simply re-confirming to the OP that the socket could definitely be an issue when drawing power for these units

yes I was commenting in response to the thread and not just your statement. I have no idea where the OP of this thread lives. I was just pointing out things like the fact that you need a power socket thats is designed to handle the load (BTW this hotplate draws a full 13amps) so if theres anything else running on the same circuit you can expect possible issues and things to heat up. if the plug melted and stuck when you went to unplug it that means the resistance was high and the connection at the outlet was a poor one. a worn out socket can also cause that. especially if the socket is only rated for 13amps when new.