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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 479963" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>Have you considered if you will be happy for the DNO to charge you.. if the fault is not theirs ?</p><p></p><p>IF someone has done some sub-standard electrical work at your property it could take a long time to come to light..</p><p></p><p>(All depending upon connected loads, power running through the cables and the heat generated from the loads though any dodgy joints etc..)</p><p></p><p>Are there any funny "electrical smells" around the fuse box or meter or main fuse?</p><p></p><p>As a rule of thumb I general think it better to get a competent electrician in to check the internal property wiring</p><p></p><p>and the supply cables etc around the meter first, to get a better idea of probable cause..</p><p></p><p>There is more wiring and connections that are your jurisdiction than the DNO's..</p><p></p><p>Everything after the meter falls onto your lap for responsibility... </p><p></p><p>So it can be tricky to call who is to blame without doing a few tests first.</p><p></p><p>Who fitted the consumer unit....</p><p></p><p>An electrician you selected or the builders electrician …?</p><p></p><p>This can make a BIG difference to the quality of the work!</p><p></p><p> Guinness</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 479963, member: 250"] Have you considered if you will be happy for the DNO to charge you.. if the fault is not theirs ? IF someone has done some sub-standard electrical work at your property it could take a long time to come to light.. (All depending upon connected loads, power running through the cables and the heat generated from the loads though any dodgy joints etc..) Are there any funny "electrical smells" around the fuse box or meter or main fuse? As a rule of thumb I general think it better to get a competent electrician in to check the internal property wiring and the supply cables etc around the meter first, to get a better idea of probable cause.. There is more wiring and connections that are your jurisdiction than the DNO's.. Everything after the meter falls onto your lap for responsibility... So it can be tricky to call who is to blame without doing a few tests first. Who fitted the consumer unit.... An electrician you selected or the builders electrician …? This can make a BIG difference to the quality of the work! Guinness [/QUOTE]
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