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Eeyore wrote:
> 
> Sylvia Else wrote:
> 
>> MoiInAust wrote:
>>
>>> True, Sylvia, but GPOs (general power outlets) are often wired wrongly, both
>>> by do it yourself  illegal wirers (encouraged by SC alas) *and* licenced
>>> electricians (proves one of SC's arguments!)
>> Yes, I remember an instance when I was working in an office in the UK. I
>> noticed that my electric kettle's neon light stayed on even when the
>> mains power point switch was off. Clearly the powerpoint was wired up
>> the wrong way round.
>>
>> A supposedly qualified electrician showed up, and proceeded to try to
>> fix things without disconnecting the power. A shower of sparks and a
>> ruined screwdriver later, he conceded that it probably wasn't the best
>> approach.
>>
>> The fact that the wiring was not colour coded was a clear indicator of
>> the source of the problem.
> 
> If it wasn't colour coded, then it was a serious breach of the regulations.
> 
> Any chance some 'office idiot' wired that socket ? 

Well, you can never be sure of course, but this was in an office 
building in central London, and the socket was one of a number along the 
length of a wall. Seems unlikely to have been the work of someone who 
just wanted a socket there.

Sylvia.