On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 23:51:48 -0000, "N"
wrote:



Not sure about the screw terminals as an electrician did it not me.


The wiring for the house was done in the early 70's would cut joists have
been OK then?

I think it might have been. I've seen it in houses of that age.

Given what you've found, it's worth doing a check for buried cables in
future (but you knew that :-) )

Are you still in trouble, BTW?


The wiring was tested when the new consumer unit with RCD and MCB's was
fitted 3 years ago and found to be sound - until I trashed it yesterday!


..andy

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