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  1. input33

    Found one leg of ring main disconnected

    Yes, think I will disconnect it again as the 16A protection makes it okay to leave it. Out of caution, check the Electrical Cert. All I've done then is swap a socket like for like (for mainly cosmetic reasons). Thanks for the help all
  2. input33

    Found one leg of ring main disconnected

    They are. I have not done a 500v resistance test as I don't have the equipment. I have only checked continuity with a multimeter (which isn't enough when I'm not certain there wasn't a good reason for disconnection). I think I'll leave it disconnected and get him to ask landlord to have it...
  3. input33

    Found one leg of ring main disconnected

    So would you connect it or leave it disconnected?
  4. input33

    Found one leg of ring main disconnected

    There are no visible screws or nails in the walls anywhere, but I guess that doesn't rule it out. It's on a 16A RCBO with 30mA protection. I have connected it back up and all appears well, but reluctant to leave it. He rents from a housing association. I've told him he may need to call...
  5. input33

    Found one leg of ring main disconnected

    My friend was moving into a new (to him) house and wanted to change a cracked socket, so I went to show him how - straight swap - seems straightforward. I'll call this socket A. There are two sets of twin and earth in the back of the socket (as you'd expect), but one leg was wired into a chock...

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