Flickering supply

[TinMan]

Anybody out there who can help? My supply is flickering, lights as well as sockets, have tried isolating each circuit breaker but still flickers. I'm a photographer and need to get it sorted, the computers definitely don't like it as well? Suggestions would be great, or hands on help if that doesn't work, I'm based in Old St area in London.

Cheers

Nick

 

[vernam616]

Loose connection?

Try calling an electrician to perform a test to see what sort of voltage you have entering the premises, or even a installation test

 

[TinMan]

Neighbours are not having any problems!

 

[vernam616]

IF you are confident enough you could try tightening all the connections inside your fuseboard, i would recommend and electrician though

PS if you do, make sure its a insulated screwdriver !

 

[telectrix]

poor connection on tails, can be in CU, meter, service head. if fluorescent lighting, could be low voltage. with as much equipment turned on as you can, listen for any crackling at the CU area. if so, an electrician needs to visit.

 

[electromonkey]

I'd say a loose connection too. Is there a crackling sound coming from any switch, socket, fitting, fuse board or even the incoming supply?

 

[electromonkey]

poor connection on tails, can be in CU, meter, service head. if fluorescent lighting, could be low voltage. with as much equipment turned on as you can, listen for any crackling at the CU area. if so, an electrician needs to visit.

Ah. You beat me to it Telectrix!

 

[TinMan]

yeah lots of crackling, although it seems intermittent.

 

[TinMan]

Flickering is worse when the kitchen flouro lights are on although still there when they are off. Cant seem to isolate the flickering sound!

 

[TinMan]

Anybody in Old Street area of London who might be able to help?

 

[electromonkey]

Turn off the main switch on your fuse board. If you still have the crackling sound then it's your incoming supply.

 

[TinMan]

No crackling when mains are off.

 

[mogga]

Sounds like a slack connection Turn the mains OFF and IF noone replies you could phone someone out BUT Not till the morning unless its desperate due to cost of call out charges

 

[SoulTy1066]

IM if you get stuck I'm in town this week and could come by and look if its of any help.

 

[TinMan]

Are you around tomorrow, 1'm 2 mins from Old Street.

Cheers Nick