Recent content by Mark Gowans

Indeed we do have 2 metal wall-lights in the bathroom. The casing screw on one had pierced the live which is, I believe, what caused the other metalware in the bathroom to go live. Having fixed the casing of the light - the taps etc are no longer giving me a shock / showing live. The house is...

First electrician has been round to have a look. His verdict is the only problem is a lack of Earth on the lighting circuit. Proposed fix - replacement of 2 lighting circuits across 3 floors and new fully RCD protected CU. Explanation of live metalware in the bathroom - likely caused by a...

Thanks for the comments all. I have booked a couple of electricians in to come and quote for investigative works. I've also read up now on the bonding requirements for the 17th edition! But this has created more confusion in my mind.. If I've understood correctly, as long as the circuits are...

Hi All, We had an electrical fault in the bathroom that I discovered having got a small shock from our towel radiator. We've located the cause of the problem, but I'm concerned the bathroom still isn't safe, so will get a qualified electrician in to resolve. However, as I'm going to have to...