neutral fault on socket tester what next?

AlanBud · 24 Mar 2004

I have just purchased a new house and after using my rapitest 13amp socket tester, half the sockets up stairs seam to have a neutral fault. what should I do?

breezer · 24 Mar 2004

thats only the "faults" you know about, i would call an electrician and get him to check all the wiring etc

kendor · 25 Mar 2004

breezer said:
thats only the "faults" you know about, i would call an electrician and get him to check all the wiring etc

Good advice! i'd only add to it by saying that until the electrician comes round to fix it i'd not use the offending sockets and if possible pull the fuse/breaker to the circuit.

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