sounds like.......

"the heating up has been caused by the s**t backwards wiring in the old socket" - mainly cos everything now works (without blowing a trip switch or fuse i assume - please go check your fuse board!) PLUS on the hairdryer in question the pin isnt heating up anymore. Please plug in and check other appliances, like a bed side light - anything overloaded will blow the trip switch or fuse...... once you're happy everything seems fine, just leave something plugged in and on, but monitor it for say 30 mins-1hr to ensure theres no heating up or anything "pwoper norty" happening.*

*disclaimer - this is of experience only, and an HNC and 10 years service in the RAF in Electronic Airfield Comms, Nav Aids and RADAR and can in no way be applied to domestic electrical practises, professional or DIY.

Posted By: Cheltenham_Canary, Nov 24, 14:41:36