"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ...
In article ,
N. Thornton wrote:
Turn *everything* off at the main switch(es). Remove one of the round
pin sockets and examine the wiring. If it's PVC and the earth is
connected, they're probably fine. If it's rubber, with or without an
earth, seek pro help. Although it is possible they've just been left
there after a re-wire to save repairing the holes.


Dont do this, as any movement of perished rubber wiring, even by half
an inch, is liable to result in a fire.

Which part of 'turn everything off' didn't you read? ;-)

fairly obvious i read it. People who arent aware of this problem are
liable to turn off, inspect, then turn on. Really.