I would have my doubts about any organisation that doesn't know how to spell "CompetEnt"
At least NICEIC know how to spell it.
http://www.niceic.com/Page/SearchContractors
Kitchen electrics going mental!!
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I would have my doubts about any organisation that doesn't know how to spell "CompetEnt"
At least NICEIC know how to spell it.
http://www.niceic.com/Page/SearchContractors
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I agree. A new consumer unit with fix nothing.
In fact it could make matters worse.
If he is a proper electrician, he should be including a full test of all circuits before changing the board. Then any problems will need to be resolved before making the change.
Remember, the new style of consumer units have RCD protection on all circuits. This makes them much more sensitive to any hidden faults, glitches, etc.
In fact it could make matters worse.
If he is a proper electrician, he should be including a full test of all circuits before changing the board. Then any problems will need to be resolved before making the change.
Remember, the new style of consumer units have RCD protection on all circuits. This makes them much more sensitive to any hidden faults, glitches, etc.
I rather think that Flyingsparks typed that in from memory, it isnt a valid URL, in any case. See my post above.
Ive just spoken with another electrician who said it might be a waste of time him coming out if the sockets and plugs have already been looked at because if the readings are within the normal ranges theres not much more they can do. The electrician said to write everything down ready for when he comes on friday and he will get to the bottom of it. Hes going to rewire every plug and socket as well. Im aware that the fuse box isnt the issue here, im only getting it because ive wanted a new one ever since i moved in. Im going to tell him not to bother with the fuse board until a fault is found
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No it's plastic
Totally agree
Not sure why earthing the lights should be making them brighter, they should not be using the cpc as a current return path in place for the neutral even with a broken neutral at the service intake of a PME instillation!
Is the plug also a switch mode power supply/transformer type as well; either way, maybe the kitchen sockets earth is a at a lower impedance than the neutral causing the shock you feel to be from line to earth, possibly via capacitive coupling?
The tingling from the radio is almost certainly leakage from the capacitive filter. you are not feeling it in other rooms as carpet is a better insulator on the floor.
Two possibilities here.
1. Placebo effect.
2. While earthing them he wiped the accumulated crud off the front of the lamps.
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