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DanP
Hi,
Background:
In my small block of 3 flats, the communal lighting is powered through a circuit connected to the middle floor flat (the building is old and we are in the process of changing this but need to save up the funds from service charge). The power is supplied for three pendant lights on energy saving bulbs and a contract has been signed for this flat owner to keep the power on in exchange for receiving £10 a month to more than cover the electricity costs. The problem is, this flat owner is now flicking that fuse off when it suits her as it is apparent that she is untrustworthy and uses it as a tool to put people in darkness when it suits her to get a kick out of it. It comes on when she uses the hallway, but switches off when she hears others using it when you are half way up the stairs.
Issue:
The issue is, we are struggling to prove that the power is being cut off, as the circuit board is in her flat, and when a professional comes out, she turns it back on again (she doesn't work and is at home a lot). The professionals twice have said that everything seems to be working fine. This causes a serious problem because it leaves people in darkness causing a health and safety risk using the stairs, but we are struggling to prove it.
Solution?
I know the best solution is to install a new circuit so that control for this is taken away from this flat owner, however money is a bit of an issue in the first instance so we are saving like mad to do this. I was wondering, does anyone know if there is a device or anything that could be attached to the lighting circuit that could monitor the outages? I know there is something you can buy if it were to plug in the mains, but this would be the lighting circuit. Otherwise, any other ideas?
You help is much appreciated.
Dan
Background:
In my small block of 3 flats, the communal lighting is powered through a circuit connected to the middle floor flat (the building is old and we are in the process of changing this but need to save up the funds from service charge). The power is supplied for three pendant lights on energy saving bulbs and a contract has been signed for this flat owner to keep the power on in exchange for receiving £10 a month to more than cover the electricity costs. The problem is, this flat owner is now flicking that fuse off when it suits her as it is apparent that she is untrustworthy and uses it as a tool to put people in darkness when it suits her to get a kick out of it. It comes on when she uses the hallway, but switches off when she hears others using it when you are half way up the stairs.
Issue:
The issue is, we are struggling to prove that the power is being cut off, as the circuit board is in her flat, and when a professional comes out, she turns it back on again (she doesn't work and is at home a lot). The professionals twice have said that everything seems to be working fine. This causes a serious problem because it leaves people in darkness causing a health and safety risk using the stairs, but we are struggling to prove it.
Solution?
I know the best solution is to install a new circuit so that control for this is taken away from this flat owner, however money is a bit of an issue in the first instance so we are saving like mad to do this. I was wondering, does anyone know if there is a device or anything that could be attached to the lighting circuit that could monitor the outages? I know there is something you can buy if it were to plug in the mains, but this would be the lighting circuit. Otherwise, any other ideas?
You help is much appreciated.
Dan
