w_tom wrote:


Other problems such as loose wiring would not damage any properly
constructed electronics.

Disagree, arcing in a mains socket can cause smps blow-ups. a common
cause of psu failure in the Amstrad/Sky satellite receiver which is
popular over here is a poor connection in the figure eight mains connector.

You may argue that said receiver isn't properly constructed, but there
are tens of thousands in service, and it has passed the current strict
European regulations

Ron(UK)