Hello,
The lights in my sister's tenant's flat won't come on. All the sockets and other appliances (cooker, shower etc.) are working fine. I presume a fuse needs to be replaced to sort out the problem with the lights. But, the fuse box is a very old and dodgy looking one. The cover is missing so there's no information about what kind it might be or any other technical information. It looks something like in these pictures, but if anything is even older and dodgier looking:
http://freespace.virgin.net/c.kennard/mixed2.jpg
(the one on the left)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:FuseBoxforWikipedia.jpg
I've got the following questions:
1. How do I check which fuse needs to be replaced? (There are different coloured spots on different fuses - some are red, others yellow, others white).
2. Can you still get these type of replacement fuses? (and if so where)?
3. How much (roughly) should it cost to have this unit replaced with a modern unit, assuming there are no other problems with the electrics?
4. Would I have to contact the electricity company to get this done, or can I get any qualified electrician to do it?
Any help would be much appreciated. Please give answers in plain English - I haven't got a clue about electrics!
The lights in my sister's tenant's flat won't come on. All the sockets and other appliances (cooker, shower etc.) are working fine. I presume a fuse needs to be replaced to sort out the problem with the lights. But, the fuse box is a very old and dodgy looking one. The cover is missing so there's no information about what kind it might be or any other technical information. It looks something like in these pictures, but if anything is even older and dodgier looking:
http://freespace.virgin.net/c.kennard/mixed2.jpg
(the one on the left)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:FuseBoxforWikipedia.jpg
I've got the following questions:
1. How do I check which fuse needs to be replaced? (There are different coloured spots on different fuses - some are red, others yellow, others white).
2. Can you still get these type of replacement fuses? (and if so where)?
3. How much (roughly) should it cost to have this unit replaced with a modern unit, assuming there are no other problems with the electrics?
4. Would I have to contact the electricity company to get this done, or can I get any qualified electrician to do it?
Any help would be much appreciated. Please give answers in plain English - I haven't got a clue about electrics!