Recent content by martinsell

hmm. OK, thanks guys. I suspected it wouldn't be good news. I'll get him or someone else back to review the consumer unit. :( In the meantime, do you think his diagnosis of faulty fridge and PC is likely to be correct? Are there simple tests I could do with basic equipment like a...

Here's my consumer unit - it looks a bit tangled in there, but can you see any obvious problems? Sorry I'm not sure how to post a photo or a link, but here goes: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1416/1201618816_6873444120_o.jpg Thanks

e.g. Could I test whether there's any circuit between the neutral and earth pins on the plug (of the fridge or the PC) when it's not plugged in, just using the resistance meter on a multimeter?[/u][/b]

Wow, thanks for such prompt responses! Am not currently at home but I'll post a photo as soon as I have one.[/img]

I recently had an electrician round to replace an old fusebox with a new consumer unit. He also replaced the submain between the meter and the consumer unit. My small flat currently has all mains sockets running off a single ring main, and a separate circuit for the cooker (not a ring. A...