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I'm been slowly checking all the sockets in my new house (1930s). In
one socket I found the neutral wires were in the earth terminal and
the earth in the neutral!!! How could this work? I thought any current
feeding back through earth would trip the circuit beaker. Apart from
further dodgy wiring in the house, could this be an indication of a
bigger problem, ie circuit breaker not working?

I'm going to keep checking and fixing the rest of the sockets in the
house, not being an electrician I can only really check the wires and
the correct way round and secure. Is it worth getting a qualified
electrician in



If its an old house new to you and you are only able to check sockets - yes.
Ask for a Periodic Inspection Report. Was nothing said about the state
of the electrics during the house purchase? If so definately get the PIR
and revisit your legal advice. If not put that down to experience and get
the report anyway.

Jim A