Recent content by ScaredOfTheElectric

Interesting stuff. New is not always better. Thanks.

My friend! if I see green goo leaking from my sockets, I will not only call an electrician - I will call a doctor!

Thanks for the info!

You may be correct, but if you cant afford to have it replaced - theres not much you can do.

Yeah I was just being picky/cautious with regards to when the regulations came into affect :D but yeah they are probably older than I am (and in better condition). I still call snickers Marathons and starbust opal fruits. But yeah PIR>EICRs is probably something I should refer to correctly...

Thanks folks. Yes indeed a PIR or EICR lol, can certainly be done. By the way, what type of metal would be in those old wires? Thanks.

Yes a re-wire would put our minds at rest - but as with all things its down to money. At the moment, its not an option. Thanks for the information.

Thank you kindly. Yes with a little bit of love, the wires went into the socket terminals ok. All seems good. Mind you I will probably explode in a ball of electric fire soon, knowing my luck!. :LOL: Thanks for the information.

Hi folks, Great forum you have here. Just changed a wall socket in our house. (Please see attached picture for inside of box). It has two red wires, two black, and two bare earth wires. Each pair has been twisted together. Our house was built around mid to late 60s I believe. Can anyone...