asbestos in fuse carriers and tenants changing fuse wire

[dcelectrical]

Hi all, I have been quite for a while, but ive got a bit an issue that I would like the opinion or expertise of the masses on.
went out to a tenanted flat today as tenant has said socket was no working, when e arrived there was no power on the braided 2.5 single T&E coming into the socket. further investigation found all radials in the flat.
when I found the CU I is an old style unit which has asbestos flashguards fitted,
m main question is that I feel that I would not want to advise the tenant that it was safe to rewire the fuse in the event that one blows,
I had suggested that the property would need rewiring in he near future, due to height of sockets lack of sockets radials etc.
I have in the past poped the flashguards out but of recent I am loathed to do this because a landlord that is tight will never replace the CU then! and deep down I know there is still likely to be fibres present the bottom of the CU.

so just really a straw poll of opinions or if anyone has some black and white hat can wave all the better.

Thanks

Dave

 

[Fin170]

Just a point on the height of the sockets

If they are mounted so close to the floor or directly on top of it for that matter, moulded plugs generally fit poorly and wall warts especially are forced in place. The stretching of flex and poor connections in the sockets (due to plugs not being inserted soundly) is cause for concern in my opinion.

 

[telectrix]

i'm just off round the house, checking the walls for warts. you can't be too careful.

 

[trev]

Just a point on the height of the sockets

If they are mounted so close to the floor or directly on top of it for that matter, moulded plugs generally fit poorly and wall warts especially are forced in place. The stretching of flex and poor connections in the sockets (due to plugs not being inserted soundly) is cause for concern in my opinion.

Firstly, what is a wall wart?
Secondly, cause for concern or a reason for a rewire?

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Firstly, what is a wall wart?
Secondly, cause for concern or a reason for a rewire?

Yeah... we want to know! I almost spat my drink out when I read that part.

 

[R G]

Yeah... we want to know! I almost spat my drink out when I read that part.

I got one in my basement , thats in the lower parts by the way...

 

[Deleted member 72666]

i'm just off round the house, checking the walls for warts. you can't be too careful.

Ha, ha,ha, still laughing at the thought.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

.... could be an American based supermarket!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Yeah... we want to know! I almost spat my drink out when I read that part.

We have a RIGHT to know!!

I am drafting a request to the Information Commissioner's Office insisting that we be given this information NOW as we speak.

 

[Geordie Spark]

i'm just off round the house, checking the walls for warts. you can't be too careful.

I just checked my house. No warts were found but there are a couple of mousels.

 

[tidyboiler]

I got one in my basement , thats in the lower parts by the way...

Think you can get some ointment for that!!! :46:

 

[R G]

I just checked my house. No warts were found but there are a couple of mousels.

I just had a look down below again ... mine are all right , bit itchy sometimes though...LOl..

 

[Geordie Spark]

Is it wise for a tenant to be messing about with fuses in the first place??

What happens if they replace the blown fuse with a nail and how would that affect the Landlord's insurance???

I don't see a problem with a Homeowner changing the fuse in his own home, but could there be issues with a tenant doing the same in his rented property?

 

[Fin170]

Children all of you!

 

[micknew]

Children all of you!

Well this sums up this thread,

 

[tooleystreet]

You might discover your *landlord* has you down as a relative and not a tenant....if he's a tightwad and there isn't a law requiring a certificate for electricity...