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carolmcg
he stripped back the cabling, tested the circuit, fitted a double gang switch. He saw that the neutral and earth were rubbing and now that there is a bigger switch - much easier to avoid this in the future.
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he stripped back the cabling, tested the circuit, fitted a double gang switch. He saw that the neutral and earth were rubbing and now that there is a bigger switch - much easier to avoid this in the future.
I didn't bother to read the name mate, I was in a state of shock at the post.Ken I would assume your MALE therefore Id assume Carol would be female but it is amazing the lengths some people go to to avoid paying an electrician coming out aand doing things correctly so in answer to your first question Id probably say YES for real but asking advice and seeking help (all be it at a late stake in the process ) and she has put a request in the "Looking for forum" BTW Guys carol has posted she got it all sorted
If you don't want to be ripped off then you consult two, three or four electricians WHO can actually see the problem there and then in front of them. Most sparkies wouldn't charge you a call out fee just to see what the problem is!!! In fact, doing it this way, you will get a few different quotes for the work. Rewiring is not a job for a DIYer. NOR is mucking about with a shower circuit. Sorry if I seemed harse but believe me it wouldn't take much for you to get a serious electrical shock or cause a fire.i was seeking advice so I would not be ripped off or appear really stupid before I found an electrician. Yes he fixed it and as I had the right parts he did not over charge. would use this forum again - yes I am female but can tackle basic diy - change plugs, rewire lights etc but not deal with hard core wiring!
I think the break has affected my IQ (no pun intended)!
What is a double gang shower switch and how would the neutral and earth 'rubbing' cause any melting?
I think the break has affected my IQ (no pun intended)!
What is a double gang shower switch and how would the neutral and earth 'rubbing' cause any melting?
Reply to hiya new to this but needing help as my electrician has let me down....... in the Electricians' Talk area at ElectriciansForums.net
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