lights dimming and flickering

[tan8856]

hi

the lights in our house keep dimming and flickering - is this something that should concern us?

its an old house thats a bit rough round the edges so im guessing the electrics may also be a bit old. what should i do, if anything?

thanks

 

[tan8856]

ps we dp not have an electric shower.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Could be a loose connection, somewhere.
Best get a spark in to look at it, loose connections = heat = fire.

 

[Steve]

its an old house thats a bit rough round the edges so im guessing the electrics may also be a bit old. what should i do, if anything?

thanks

Given that your electrics "may be" a bit old, and your lights keep flickering, what do YOU think you should do? Its clearly worrying you a little, to have posted on this forum.



However, we like seeing old and dangerous stuff, so before you get an inspection done, post some pictures for us

 

[bernardgreen]

It may be a problem in your house or it may be local supply problem. Do your neighbours have similar problems. If they do then contact your electricity supply company.

 

[Taylortwocities]

He only mentioned that the lights were flickering.

If it were the sockets etc I think he would probably have said so.

Lets add a couple of other questions:

is it just the lights or other things too that are affected?

is it all the lights or just certain rooms?

can we see a pic of your fuseboard?

 

[tan8856]

Thanks for your replies. Im going to get an electrician to check things out just in case.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Good call

Either get one thru recommendation/reputation or at www.competentperson.co.uk

Its worthwhile checking he/she has the 2391 qualification in inspection & testing. Some electricians are only installers and may not be the best bet to do an inspection. NAPIT full scope members do have this as a condition of membership. I believe that NICEIC and ECA members do not.