rns out the culprit is not the electrician, but the painter, because they p ainted over top of the sideways part of the socket, making it appear to be only vertical, but actually it is supposed to also support horizontal tines . Wish I could post the picture, but I'm not sure how to do it on Google gr oups?
th trying to "clean up" the socket, unless there's an easy and safe way of doing it...?
ead "230V" is actually a range between 220-240, but... does this difference matter, or is it within normal expected range for 230V devices (e.g. A/C)?
You have two problems. The second one is you seriously need a new painter.