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MargaretR

03-03-2010 13:42

Electrical advice needed

On a few occasions recently, I have heard a strange noise from my electric meter cupboard.
It is a loud buzzing. It sounds similar to the noise of minimotor bikes passing by outside, which I thought it was at first.
When it happens, it lasts for several minutes and has brief pauses.

I reasoned that this was not my unique experience, so websearched and learned that it is due to a faulty circuit breaker.

I am due to have a Hyndburn Homes electrcian working on my shower install within weeks and intend to mention it to him.

Meanwhile I ask here -
Is this a problem that I should report immediately?
Is there a risk of an electrical fire?
(The meter cupboard is next to the only exit door)

Neil	03-03-2010 14:01

Re: Electrical advice needed

Yes report it now.

The circuit breaker is there to protect against cable fault's which could in turn cause a fire.

MargaretR

03-03-2010 14:02

Re: Electrical advice needed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 793914)

Yes report it now.

The circuit breaker is there to protect against cable fault's which could in turn cause a fire.

Thanks - will do

PS - now done

Neil	03-03-2010 14:09

Re: Electrical advice needed

Are they coming out soon?

MargaretR

03-03-2010 14:15

Re: Electrical advice needed

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 793917)

Are they coming out soon?

I advised them via email on the website - I have had quick responses to that method in the past.

Meanwhile I have my tow rope to hand for an escape via the lounge window.
:D not funny really is it :(

Neil	03-03-2010 14:19

Re: Electrical advice needed

When they come out if they say they can not decide which one it is as it is intermittant, tell them to change them all. Don't let them fob you off and leave it possibly unsafe.

MargaretR

03-03-2010 14:22

Re: Electrical advice needed

I felt obliged to give you green karma for this
....now need to lie down to cure nausea :D

MargaretR

03-03-2010 14:30

Re: Electrical advice needed

HH just phoned a response - electrician will attend tomorrow AM

Neil	03-03-2010 14:52

Re: Electrical advice needed

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Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 793924)

I felt obliged to give you green karma for this
....now need to lie down to cure nausea :D

Thank you, it does make a change from the bad karma you usually give me :tongueout

MargaretR

03-03-2010 15:01

Re: Electrical advice needed

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 793939)

Thank you, it does make a change from the bad karma you usually give me :tongueout

I never did- but you know I reported a post of yours recently - so don't try mediation, it isn't your strong point.

MargaretR

04-03-2010 10:50

Re: Electrical advice needed

All circuit breakers now replaced :)

Neil	04-03-2010 16:44

Re: Electrical advice needed

Why did they change them all?

MargaretR

04-03-2010 17:16

Re: Electrical advice needed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 794230)

Why did they change them all?

Because the faulty one was not identifiable
and I told them to

Neil	04-03-2010 17:26

Re: Electrical advice needed

How much is it going to hurt you thanking me for telling them to change them all if they could not identify the faulty one :p :D

MargaretR

04-03-2010 17:33

Re: Electrical advice needed

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 794240)

How much is it going to hurt you thanking me for telling them to change them all if they could not identify the faulty one :p :D

One karma award is enough for now - greedy

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