Brewzilla plug melted.

[dv12]

I know this could happen to any electrical appliance, but my brewzilla melted the live prong off the plug. It was just coming up to the boil and i smelt it and saw the smoke starting.
Looks like it was where the fuse clips to the top of the live prong that was getting really hot.
I have a habit of leaving the boiler unattended while it mashes, boils or comes up to temp. Reminder to myself not be complacent when something is drawing this much current, for a long time I should be a bit more attentive.

 

[Rwilts]

Brew a bit Rick Shaw posted a video recently where his AIO (Grainfather i think) has melted two consecutive plugs - He swapped out the extension cable between and it still melted , he initially suspected leaving it running too long but the second plug wasn't dont think he has posted a resolution yet.

 

[Appleton Brews]

I’ve had to change the socket twice due to the plug melting the live hole. Once I couldn’t get the plug out, then last time got it out but no chance of getting it back in.

 

[Druss]

This happened to me on my last brew, never had any issues with my Klarstein Mundschenk previously so I was a bit bewildered.

On closer inspection, a few drops of wort had, somehow, reached the extension cord and got onto the plug. It was a bit melted so I had to replace both the Klarstein's plug and the extension cord.

 

[jambop]

I know this could happen to any electrical appliance, but my brewzilla melted the live prong off the plug. It was just coming up to the boil and i smelt it and saw the smoke starting.
Looks like it was where the fuse clips to the top of the live prong that was getting really hot.
I have a habit of leaving the boiler unattended while it mashes, boils or comes up to temp. Reminder to myself not be complacent when something is drawing this much current, for a long time I should be a bit more attentive.

Your plug has a fuse in it? Jesus H that went west with the settlers I will bet the fuse connection was arcing due to some fit issues or a poor connection which was not able to handle the ampage. That should never happen the circuit breaker should have tripped before that happened no?

 

[The Baron]

Is it the old Peco problem here is the answer I got from Peco re the plug leads a few years ago.
If you have spoken to the makers Peco they will admit that even hot condition leads are only ten amp and will eventually fail (melt to the element contacts) this is because they are only rated at 10 amp and when we used to have the old style kettles that used these leads they were rated at 13 amps but it is hard to find that style of kettle nowadays. As Foxbat says the computer light weight ones look the same but are lower rated. Give Peco a call if you have not already they will confirm what I have said as that is what they told me after I had a meltdown but after quite a few brews. The equipment is good for the money and entry level but does have this inherent eventual fail fault so make sure you have the highest rated lead you can get and possibly have a spare. The trip out does give the indication it either has a fault or you may be using it on a socket that has other sockets off of it as it should be used on a dedicated socket as it is is cica 2.4 to 2.5 Kwh also it should not really be used on a extension lead but if you do make sure it is a 13amp one and is fully unwound as this may also trip your electric.
I know it is a old reply but think it may be the same issue possibly

 

[Appleton Brews]

This happened to me on my last brew, never had any issues with my Klarstein Mundschenk previously so I was a bit bewildered.

On closer inspection, a few drops of wort had, somehow, reached the extension cord and got onto the plug. It was a bit melted so I had to replace both the Klarstein's plug and the extension cord.

Mine is also a Mundschenk and I don’t use an extension cord.

 

[MashBag]

Your plug has a fuse in it? Jesus H that went west with the settlers I will bet the fuse connection was arcing due to some fit issues or a poor connection which was not able to handle the ampage. That should never happen the circuit breaker should have tripped before that happened no?

The curcuit was not overloaded. So the trip wouldn't.

@Barone Another vote here for best quality leads & no extentions.

 

[borischarlton]

It is also worth noting that storing the power cable ( for those that are detachable ) inside the vessel is not a good ideal as both end of the plug can become damp. This causes issues!!

 

[jof]

FYI, computer/kettle style plugs.
The higher rated kettle plugs should have a notch in them, but the lower rated computer plugs don't

Also someone once told me that domestic kettles are rated for intermittent use & if you try using them to boil back to back - like a tea party or cafe use, the wire gets hot & you risk meltdown.
I can believe this as our kettle lead feels warm after boiling it's maximum capacity.

 

[MashBag]

Better still make your own cables with overrated components.