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Hello Electricians,
Some point last week the electrics were smoking see image (left cable going into on/off switch) we got worried and thought it was some load causing it. So we scrambled and switched off most of the appliances.
Called the insurance people up as we had emergency cover and they sent someone over the next day! Anyway the electrician said I'd need a new board as the part would no longer be available (the main on/off switch) and the smoking was caused by a loose cable which was tightened on the day. The Fishy smell has now disappeared and we have had no recurrence of the issue.
Insurance paying up to the policy limit of £250 which includes the call out charge of £65 and they want me to pay for the additional amount of £124 all in to fit the new unit.
Is this good and should I get it replaced for the new RCD version they are recommending? If I recall they said it would be another wylex board.
Let me know what you think. Cheers.
Some point last week the electrics were smoking see image (left cable going into on/off switch) we got worried and thought it was some load causing it. So we scrambled and switched off most of the appliances.
Called the insurance people up as we had emergency cover and they sent someone over the next day! Anyway the electrician said I'd need a new board as the part would no longer be available (the main on/off switch) and the smoking was caused by a loose cable which was tightened on the day. The Fishy smell has now disappeared and we have had no recurrence of the issue.
Insurance paying up to the policy limit of £250 which includes the call out charge of £65 and they want me to pay for the additional amount of £124 all in to fit the new unit.
Is this good and should I get it replaced for the new RCD version they are recommending? If I recall they said it would be another wylex board.
Let me know what you think. Cheers.