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  1. N

    Dodgy Socket

    Hi all, I replaced a 2 gang socket today that had a neutral fault, the socket itself was knackered, one half wasn't working at all. Anyway, since I have replaced it, the circuit keeps tripping the MCB every half hour or so. Any ideas? Socket is fine now by the way. Nick
  2. carl9254

    Dodgy Light Fitting??

    Hello, my mate just give me a call, they said every week or 2 there light fitting in living room blows a bulb which has its top blown off, this then trips out all down stairs lights, going to have a look at it soon, but could it just be a dodgy light fitting??
  3. R

    Dodgy workmanship ?

    If I was to attend a customers house to add a circuit, and after I have completed the install I spotted; or a test showed up some previous electrical work that was potentialy dangerous, I advise the client of the issue and he/she tells me to leave it as it is where do I stand.
  4. G

    Dodgy kitchen wiring

    Hello, this is my first post so go easy. I'm not an electrician, but my mate asked me to have a look at the wiring in his kitchen, as I know a bit more about it than him. The kitchen was installed a couple of years ago, and the fitters seem to have made some extensions to the existing ring...
  5. U

    dodgy landlord

    Sister, just moved in into a newly renovated bungalow, and the hot plate is wired in but the oven is not. She reported the issue and the landlord said to just put in a 13A plug on it and plug it in the socket that is hidden in the cubboard beside it. Told her not do touch it with a barge...
  6. J

    Dodgy wiring advice

    Hello I’m not an electrician but have worked with electricians and in developments undergoing full rewires. When my friend asked me to look at the wiring British Gas had done I was shocked. It is the main feed into her flat and before the fuse box and meter. Please see photos (sorry camera...
  7. D

    Dodgy wiring???

    Hello all, Yesterday I was changing a plug socket in my bedroom. I turned off the electricity by the main switch and flicked off the MCB. Went to go and change the socket and got an electric shock!!:mad: After a few swear words I checked it with a tester and the bloody thing is still live...
  8. C

    Dodgy neutral?? Im confused!

    HI there, I've got limited experience but have problem with a light- there is power in the live wire but a light bulb wont light up! Im totally confused? My house is old but has been rewired but in a really complicated way- is it possible there is an issue with the neutral? Or could a wire...
  9. M

    wots yer wurst customer

    i have had a few really dodgy ones, , , ,yer hear all this rouge TV stuff un cowboy this, un dodgy that, wot about a dodgy costumer program. . . .had one recent phoned for an emergency so i drove through traffic to help the poor dear un when i got their she had gone out for a hair appointment. ...

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