Andrew wrote:

On 25/04/2019 13:27, wrote:
I was having some difficulty getting a good tight fitting of some
terminal strips and when I examined them I realised why.

http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/...nal-blocks.jpg

They have fractured with the force of tightening the screws on
conductors.

Now I'm wondering where else in the house they're lurking ...

No wonder there are electrical fires.

Owain


Well hopefully they are accessible so the smoke might
attract your attention.

Does accessible imply no effective smoke barrier? I'm not convinced.



OTOH, there's no knowing what a previous owner has done.


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Roger Hayter