Upstairs lights blown

[James]

About a week ago when I turned on the bedroom light (loft conversion)
there was a BANG from the light fitting right up in the vaulted ceiling.

All the lights in that room are now off and it also affects a second light on the stairs fed from the same 2 gang switch.

we have an old rewritable fuse board with a single upfront RCD that didn’t trip.

My wife is now saying that she wants to get an electrician in to fix it.
however, today I have made a start, I went out and found an old card of fuse wire in case I need it.

she thinks I should be taking this more seriously but it’s Sunday morning and I have only had one coffee and no bacon sandwiches yet.

any advice on how to handle this?
I am running out of reasons why it can’t be done right now,
I am not part P registered so any work I do at home is surely considered DIY.

what I need is a professional opinion that tells me it’s just not suitable for a home owner to attempt such a complex fault finding as a DIYer.
or possibly an emergency breakdown called in from somewhere .
or at a push maybe a bacon sandwich.

HELP PLEASE!!

 

[mainline]

Favouritism and you clearly aren't on the winning team

I asked to join arms about 3 times no reply, I'm guessing it was something I've said

 

[nicebutdim]

It's not f*cking funny

And please refrain from sweating

Edit: *swearing

 

[OnlQQker]

How come you get away with using the f*ck in a post when i tried it got deleted 3 times by a mod ?? And then I was messaged saying to refrain from swearing

I don't know, it was a copy and paste so I should of edited it tbh.

But I'm kind of hoping it's slipped through the net and no attention has been drawn to my post by a mod or admin!

 

[timhoward]

when i tried it got deleted 3 times by a mod

Ah - I think it's established etiquette that if your post comes to the attention of a mod, it's probably best not to proceed to create further work for them........ twice....
They are entitled to a bit of time to sup their beer too!

 

[mainline]

Ah - I think it's established etiquette that if your post comes to the attention of a mod, it's probably best not to proceed to create further work for them........ twice....
They are entitled to a bit of time to sup their beer too!

Maybe rejoin in the name Reevio would do the trick

 

[Aaron b]

I asked to join arms about 3 times no reply, I'm guessing it was something I've said

Was this recently? I messaged a couple of weeks back and haven't got a reply. I didn't think you could get the esteemed tag without being in the arms.

 

[mainline]

Was this recently? I messaged a couple of weeks back and haven't got a reply. I didn't think you could get the esteemed tag without being in the arms.

You have to be over 25 to get the Esteemed tag

 

[James]

send a message to @Dan or @Lou if you want a place in the arms.

 

[mainline]

send a message to @Dan or @Lou if you want a place in the arms.

Yeah, tried that a few times, given up now

 

[Aaron b]

send a message to @Dan or @Lou if you want a place in the arms.

Thanks I'll give Lou a try.

You have to be over 25 to get the Esteemed tag

Smashed that one.

 

[mainline]

Thanks I'll give Lou a try.


Smashed that one.

Actually, I'm not sure if it's the amount of posts or likes or something.

 

[Markyd]

Have been in the Arms for a while now and i still dont know what it means

 

[littlespark]

There’s a dress code to get in the Arms.


It’s an “electricians only” type place and @Dan asks for proof. (Business card, or whatever)
There are other prerequisites. See below.

Thread 'Access-only Areas Of The Forum - How Do I Gain Access?'
Access-only Areas Of The Forum - How Do I Gain Access? - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/access-only-areas-of-the-forum-how-do-i-gain-access.111966/


As for swearing…. The censor filter isn’t perfect… Some words get through in one section but not another.
The public facing main forum isn’t the place to drop the F bomb… Don’t want potential customers or individuals looking for guidance thinking we are a bunch of ruffians and ne’erdowells.

 

[Lou]

@mainline I've had no pm from you. Dan is really busy at the moment so any requests please pm me and I will get to them. As you can imagine I do get a lot over the three forums along with all other work too bit I do try to do them as soon as I can.

 

[nicebutdim]

Actually, I'm not sure if it's the amount of posts or likes or something.

Think esteemed is a combination of the two. Makes little sense that people like me or the serial account opening ranter get esteemed tags.