Recent content by davidjpowell

I will get hold of an insulated screwdriver tomorrow and have another look (we live out in the sticks so can't just pop to DIY store...) I did look for any obvious loose connections this morning with no joy. David

Sorry mod - I left them large as earlier I had been told they were too small. I'll leave the links as at least the images are clear that way. I'm not sure what 3 C+E cables you refer to? I've never made changes to the Consumer Unit. I do know that at some point in the houses life a...

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It seems to be getting worse now, with no good reason or anything changing. Tried a kettle and it seemed ok, although the lights that are on the same ring noticeably dimmed.

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Hi. I had gone quiet as I was hoping the problem had gone away. Not to be it seems. The PC came back and blew the trip first night, but has been good as gold since until this weekend. While we were away it yet again blew the trip, hopefully my parents reset it before the freezer...

There is a single electric heater. [/img]

sounds expensive?

Hmm let me see. I don't think I am going to like the way this is headed. In the office there is a Server, monitor (off most of the time) laptop (should be off but usually is not), Monitor, unmanaged switch, bt hub and printer.

Forgot to say this will occur even if the PC is switched off. PC is plugged in with a new surge protected adapter. But it has also happened when in the house and plugged directly into a socket. No test paperwork for the current system. It's weird as it seems entirely linked to the...

Hello I have a frustrating problem, that I am hoping that you may help me with. I bought a new computer before Christmas. It has since that time developed a fault that used to be taking place every 6 weeks. It's now down to anytime the PC is plugged in. The fault typically occurs in the...