Smoke coming from electric meter/fuse box area

[A14n]

Hi just a question, this morning I noticed a 2 gang socket had no power to it, went to check the fuse box/electric meter in the cupboard... and there was a lot of smoke coming out from somewhere? Its not smoking any more. The 2 way gang socket is completely dead. All other outlets seem fine and not affected.

What would be the problem? Is this an expensive job, still waiting to here back from an electrician.

Thanks

 

[Specialist]

To be fair, it's hard to tell from that.
Before getting him to do a rewire, I'd ask a couple of local contractors in to look at it & do some proper testing.

 

[Pete999]

CU change was apparently £550.00

I smell the aroma of sweaty Salon bars with men in Stetsons and cowboy boots, he didn't shout "YIPPY KIAY as he left did he

 

[onions1066]

You paid £550 for that board swap?????????????

 

[Specialist]

Damn, didn't think you'd notice if he took his spurs off

 

[Pete999]

Damn, didn't think you'd notice if he took his spurs off

He only checked 1 socket didn't he? wonder if that was a spur.

 

[Specialist]

You paid £550 for that board swap?????????????

Calm down, take deep breaths. It does include fixing the landing light

 

[Specialist]

Nice Pete

 

[telectrix]

Calm down, take deep breaths. It does include fixing the landing light

he'll probably lasso it.

 

[Wilko]

Rewiring may be required if cables are damaged - which as @telectrix says - testing and inspection should show. You know of one fault and that may need some cable to fix, but that doesn't mean it's all unserviceable. Have you checked these guys are registered to do electrical work on domestic properties?
Competent Persons Register | Home - http://www.competentperson.co.uk/

 

[Specialist]

he'll probably lasso it.

For a bit of light relief . Okay, okay I'll get my coat

 

[onions1066]

Right I'm going to give you some good advice here when he comes back later lock your door turn your lights off ( if any work ) and get someone in to do you an eicr! Properly!

 

[Specialist]

Rewiring may be required if cables are damaged - which as @telectrix says - testing and inspection should show. You know of one fault and that may need some cable to fix, but that doesn't mean it's all unserviceable. Have you checked these guys are registered to do electrical work on domestic properties?
Competent Persons Register | Home - http://www.competentperson.co.uk/

Make that 3 faults known about. 2 dead sockets & the landing light circuit (Only 24v on circuit).

 

[Specialist]

Back in a bit, my new toolbag just arrived so off to sort things out

 

[Wilko]

Make that 3 faults known about. 2 dead sockets & the landing light circuit (Only 24v on circuit).

Oops ...

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

If he paid £550 for the new CU. i would love to see the price for a full rewire. if its a nice amount im happy to quote for the job. I could do with a nice holiday in the Med