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Hello again. Didn't want everyone to kick off with each other over my little job!! I've got my new sparky coming around this afternoon to look at everything so I am a bit more prepared for any of his suggestions. Got this one from a personal recommendation from a local electrical shop and...

Wasn't sure if I'd get any kind of reply so much appreciated. As for 'The Cowboy' amazingly it looks to be true. I've read plenty of posts on here where I've also thought...."mmmmmm sure" but I can only be honest with you all and tell you how it is. I hope that's enough. I may be wrong...

Hi everyone. I'm just after some advice and knowledge about the current predicament that I'm in! I thought I'd found a good sparky who said he was certified etc and he turned up a few weeks ago to start the job. He has now disappeared from the planet as far as I can tell and he hasn't even...

I'm afraid I don't know any electricians let alone friendly ones!! Name any other trade and I'm alright!! The Voltage Recorder is coming tomorrow or Friday so that should start things rolling. Waiting for my two year old to go to sleep at lunchtime then I can take all the fuses out of the...

There wasn't any load on it at all apart from maybe a few lights in the house. Having thought about it I now think the engineer didn't really put enough effort into his checks!! As I've said before it was only me switching the toaster on to prove there was a problem that brought any comment...

Lot's of helpful advice once more so thank you. I live in Haslemere which is near Guildford and on the Surrey - West Sussex border. Obviously if there is someone close by who fancies a look I'd be up for that. Like I've said before I don't mind having a play around with electrics but I...

Right then...the saga continues!! I've taken the cover off the CU and checked all the connections. There was one slightly loose screw but once tightened hasn't changed anything in relation to this problem. First time I've had this cover off and everything looks in good condition and all...