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What you do is get it wrong, blow the main fuse(plunging everybody into darkness) then wait whilst they start blaming you.

Current regulations make it illegal for you to attempt a repair for the reasons above. Especially since you've just had a leak in the ceiling fixed. Water & electric don't mix very well.

Is it the bathroom or the bedroom?
You say bedroom, they say bathroom.
If it is the bathroom, they've given you some pretty stupid advice about taking a lamp, presumably plugged in, in there.

Have a gander...
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/h...irs-what-are-the-landlord-s-responsibilities/

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/safety-around-the-home/bathroom-safety/
Hi it's my bedroom, what they are saying is I could use the light shining from the bath room to see in my bedroom as they are opposite each other, but as I do have other bedside lights it is not a problem, but my my housing association is getting worse when it comes to repairs, it never use to be like this and I think they are very short of money and cutting back.
 

PaulSB

Squire
Talk about a heart stopping moment. Ten minutes ago I had an NHS T&T alert!!!!

Oh shoot! was my first reaction........





.......then I opened the alert expecting the worst but no. This "alert" was my weekly reminder that I have alerts turned on.

FFS I'm 66 the friggin alert was dangerous enough. I was genuinely frightened!!!! 😲
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Hi it's my bedroom, what they are saying is I could use the light shining from the bath room to see in my bedroom as they are opposite each other, but as I do have other bedside lights it is not a problem, but my my housing association is getting worse when it comes to repairs, it never use to be like this and I think they are very short of money and cutting back.
They can't shortcut safety though.
Chances are their contractors used a bulk purchase of fittings that'll be hard for you to find a replacement to match.

Furthest I'd go is a quick check that all wires are secure in place. Should you e-mail them back, ask if you attempting to fix it would affect you in anyway. Getting names if possible, of who says what.
 
Talk about a heart stopping moment. Ten minutes ago I had an NHS T&T alert!!!!

Oh shoot! was my first reaction........





.......then I opened the alert expecting the worst but no. This "alert" was my weekly reminder that I have alerts turned on.

FFS I'm 66 the friggin alert was dangerous enough. I was genuinely frightened!!!! 😲
Another reason why I won’t be downloading the app, T&P its called here.
 

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
Had a bit of a sheety few days with something on my mind, but im starting to feel psychologically a bit better now.

Also sufrered a flare up of vertigo, which may have been triggered by the stress of the former. That has started to ease a bit now, but the tinnitus is turned up to 11 at the moment.
Decades ago I saw a specialist who informed me my vertigo and ringing ears were caused by too high a percentage of sodium in my inner ear. He prescribed a diuretic which reduces body sodium and unfortunately magnesium and potassium. There are some that don't affect potassium, though. From time to time it comes back and I resume the diuretic and pretty much avoid salt when I can..obviously I am not a Dr but this approach works for me. I sure hate that feeling the room is spinning and I'm going to hurl and nary a drop of booze has crossed my lips.
Another gorgeous day here. Already got a few feet further on the trench and got 23 miles in on the Brompton. It's only 2 pm here and there's lot more fun to be had, I'm sure. Hope things go well for youall.
 

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Good morning all,
An early start as the wind woke us up at 04.30 and we can't get back to sleep.
Now listening to the shipping forecast on R4.
It's going to be a long day.🚴‍♂️
Morning Paulus. No wind here yet but it's to get breezy as the day goes on. Bit chilly up here but might try and get out early or I just can't be bothered as the day progresses and I see the wind picking up.
 

screenman

Squire
Good morning all,
An early start as the wind woke us up at 04.30 and we can't get back to sleep.
Now listening to the shipping forecast on R4.
It's going to be a long day.🚴‍♂️

I like long days.
 
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