Horror Finds
Real electrical
dangers found & fixed.
Genuine faults uncovered by Paul on jobs across Brighton, Sussex, Kent and London. Every one of these was live when discovered — and every one was made safe. It's why an EICR from a properly qualified, NAPIT approved electrician isn't optional.
Critical11 photosLoose connection / overheating
Emergency callout on my way home
Diverted to an emergency callout on the way home after the client smelt a 'Fishy' smell — a 13A switched fused spur with a severely overheated neutral terminal caused by a loose connection. The conductor and plastic housing around the N IN terminal have charred and carbonised from a long-standing loose connection arcing under load. Left any longer this was a house fire waiting to happen. Isolated at the circuit, accessory replaced and returned to service. Featured on Paul's TikTok (@pj101pj) and Google profile.
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ExtremeAgeing installation
A true antique
An installation so old it warranted a call to UKPN on 105 for a free safety inspection — well past its safe service life.
CriticalOverheating
Just way too hot
Discoloured, melted terminals from sustained overheating — moments away from ignition.
HighConsumer unit
Time for a replacement
A consumer unit so degraded that repair was no longer an option — full replacement required.
CriticalFire damage
Aftermath of a fire
The charred remains of an electrical fire — a stark reminder of why EICRs matter.
ExtremeOutdoor / IP failure
Water ingress
Water pooling inside an external light fitting — live parts submerged and unprotected.
HighBuried services
Rusted steel conduit
Steel conduit rusted away after years buried in concrete and soil — no mechanical protection left.
ExtremeWiring error
Reversed phase
A reversed phase issue that put equipment and users at serious risk of shock and damage.
HighLoose connection
Loose hotel connection
A loose connection found after a long fault-finding hunt in a hotel — arcing behind the plate.
ExtremeDIY work
Hidden junction box
A junction box buried in a damp wall — 'protected' with nothing more than a plastic bag.
CriticalTerminations
Poor cable terminations
Loose, poorly-made cable terminations — high resistance, heat and eventual failure guaranteed.
HighPest damage
Ant invasion
An entire ant colony living inside an accessory — insulation and terminations compromised.
HighConcealed hazard
Hidden in the ceiling
Left tucked away above a ceiling — just waiting to cause a serious issue.
All faults were isolated, remediated and — where applicable — reported. If you suspect anything similar in your property, stop using the circuit and call for an inspection.
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