How to repair a moulded plug, 4 steps.

The warranty will not be invalidated if the plug is replaced with another 13 Amp plug and the fuse rating is correct.

Are Moulded plugs mandatory?After vigorous campaigning by RoSPA and others, plugs were made mandatory on new apliances to ensure that appliances have the correct fuse fitted in the plug at point of sale.

You need to measure 50 millimetres from the end of the cable to cut the moulded plug.When cutting the cable, take your time as you don't want to damage the wires inside.You can always cut more, but you can't cut less.

Less damage can be done to plugs if they are moulded, as they don't have to be opened up to change the fuse.If you really need to thread a flex through a hole, you can just cut the plug off and wire on a new one.