Can you share what the sensor probe was @TimothyN, it may be a safeguard to others who don't have the 5 wire type input lead with a temperature sensing 13A plug.
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But I haven't received it yet, so I have no idea whether it works.
 
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Thank you, I will see what they say. I have cut off the offending plug and thrown it away, so I could understand if they weren't so nice about it, but nothing ventured nothing gained...
If you have chopped off the three pin plug, would this not be a good opportunity to upgrade to a 16amp socket instead ?.
 
If you have chopped off the three pin plug, would this not be a good opportunity to upgrade to a 16amp socket instead ?.
Oh I wish! I live in a rented house and I have to choose between a very limited number of contractors. The one I have chosen for this has so far taken nearly three months not to do it.
 
Oh I wish! I live in a rented house and I have to choose between a very limited number of contractors. The one I have chosen for this has so far taken nearly three months not to do it.
How frustrating is that !.
That would be the best way to go I think.
This type of arrangement maybe ?.

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What is interesting is others have had a similar problem with your VDL Charger from Amazon and after contacting the seller they have had a replacement sent out.
I have written to them but, thinking about it, do I really want a replacement?

The weak point was the plug, so the first thing I would do would be to cut it off and put on a heavy duty one, then I have two units with replacement plugs, one house and one car. I suppose I have it in reserve, but...
 
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