Hi from a gran with a dodgy socket.

[telectrix]

If in doubt as to what you can plug into an extension lead, London Fire Brigade have put together this handy tool:
London Fire Brigade - Socket overload calculator - http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/overloading-electrical-sockets.asp

and that's from an organisation that think plastic CUs cause fires. WRONG! poor terminations cause fires.

 

[Adam W]

and that's from an organisation that think plastic CUs cause fires. WRONG! poor terminations cause fires.

OK you got me, I just did a quick googlesearch.
Here's exactly the same thing but in Scouse:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service - Home Page - http://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/aspx/pages/prevention/electricalFireSafety.aspx

 

[telectrix]

Touche.

 

[mrloy99]

Presuming that the plug is now removed...it is up to the landlord to ensure the installation is safe for the next tennant as he is required to have the place inspected/tested

 

[supergran]

Hi everyone. The offending plug was removed and I have some photos. If I can figure how to put them up! It was the live pin that was burning it looks like it was touching high heat . Fuse is fine and inside the plug looks ok. The socket is slight burning around the live hole. The neutral pin looks green as if it has been damp but was not like that before. Photos won't load, there was a red error message. I have to hand in the key next week and am tempted to superglue a childproof cover to it!