Hi,
We have a problem with the plug sockets in our cellar. The circuit breaker keeps tripping - sometimes withing seconds, sometimes after about an hour.
I had an 'electrician' round to look at the problem, and he told me i need the wiring replaced in the cellar as none of the sockets were earthed and I also needed the fuse box replacing as it was about 40 years old and too small for all the things running in the house (just the usual, tv's computer cooker etc.)
He is supposed to be coming tomorrow to do the work which he is charging £200 for. However, out of curiosity, i took a couple of socket face plates off today and they look to be earthed to me. I have also looked at the fusebox (wylex 404/N) which he told me was 40 years old, and it is still available to buy today for £35.
Is this guy ripping me off? I think the fuse box is suitable has it has been working fine since we moved into the house 2 years ago up until the last month. Should I try just chaning the circuit breaker to see if this resolves the problem?
Any replies would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rob
We have a problem with the plug sockets in our cellar. The circuit breaker keeps tripping - sometimes withing seconds, sometimes after about an hour.
I had an 'electrician' round to look at the problem, and he told me i need the wiring replaced in the cellar as none of the sockets were earthed and I also needed the fuse box replacing as it was about 40 years old and too small for all the things running in the house (just the usual, tv's computer cooker etc.)
He is supposed to be coming tomorrow to do the work which he is charging £200 for. However, out of curiosity, i took a couple of socket face plates off today and they look to be earthed to me. I have also looked at the fusebox (wylex 404/N) which he told me was 40 years old, and it is still available to buy today for £35.
Is this guy ripping me off? I think the fuse box is suitable has it has been working fine since we moved into the house 2 years ago up until the last month. Should I try just chaning the circuit breaker to see if this resolves the problem?
Any replies would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rob