Recent content by pjack13

Yep. I did check my meter this morning. It turns out I really can blame my tools this time around. I borrowed someone else's meter, and discovered mine was faulty. However, the earth is still showing a charge. Yes the supply meters are in a communal area, should I still send pics? ...

Whoever did the wiring in my flat when it was converted from a house around ten years ago, was not too concerned about doing a really conscientious job. A couple things I've discovered seem plain weird. However, I don't know if it's an example of slap-dash wiring, or something else. 1...

Thanks for your advice, I've also looked more at the other responses to similar topics on the forum. Also very useful. The works had been notified some time ago, The Building Control people say they'll come and inspect once its completed. They do not inspect the electrics, but rely on a...

I'm close to completing a new bathroom. The electrics were done by my dad - an ieee registered electrical engineer - but he doesn't have the qualifications to certify it officially. Electricians I have spoken to are very unwilling to come in and check the work I've done and sign it off...