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  • 06-11-2013 8:34pm
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    cena
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    I was just about to cook some eggs when I noticed the switch saw smoking. I have unscrewed the switch and a thick brown wire has started to burn and through the switch.

    Is this a big job to fix?


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    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    no ..small job

    you'll need an electrician to replace the switch

    and repair the damage to brown cable


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    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 10,027 ✭✭✭✭cena


    How much would it cost to repair


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    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    60 i guess if you don't have any sparkie friends?

    get a good quality replacement switch fitted


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    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 10,027 ✭✭✭✭cena


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    60 i guess if you don't have any sparkie friends?

    get a good quality replacement switch fitted

    I have a cousin that is one. Don't have his number though. He works for a guy.


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    enricoh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭enricoh


    i replaced mine and i'm no electrician, think about e6 for the switch. knock the trip off and tighten the screws that hold the wire well tight


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    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    enricoh wrote: »
    i replaced mine and i'm no electrician, think about e6 for the switch. knock the trip off and tighten the screws that hold the wire well tight

    he's got some damage to cable..a little tricky for diy

    6euro switch not a great idea


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    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 10,027 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Look like it could be a big job. Wires look like they are built into the wall. There is no movement in them at all. Landlord is getting a guy up the road to have a look


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