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• May 22, 2018

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Hi all

Just wanted to know what the attached might be. Its under my stairs and switched off but i dont know what it actually is. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance

 

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• May 22, 2018

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A small consumer unit with no cover, that needs looking at to see if it is live.

 

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• May 22, 2018

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It's a switched fuse unit with the cover missing and potentially exposed live parts which could be an electric shock hazard. You should call a local electrician to turn up and make sure this is safe.

 

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• May 22, 2018

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i know a spark in the bay.top guy. he'll happily check it out for you. pm me if this interests you ( but i'm out most of the day till around 4 p.m.)

 

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• May 22, 2018

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OP; Is it actually off? The switch is in the on position. DON'T use your finger to test.

Has it possibly been a supply for a defunct central hot air heating system? 30A fuse but only 2.5mm cable

 

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• May 22, 2018

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OP. have you got a private zoo? coz. it looks like it's been wired by a monkey.

 

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• Jun 3, 2018

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Hi,
You do need to get an electrican to look at that pronto. I can see evidence of severe overheating.