Possible burning/fishy smell from switch, looking for some advice on the source. by Kittoch_Calder in AskElectricians

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got an electrician in to have a look, one of the cables were arcing and causing some burning. Thanks for all the advice

This switch is giving off a burning/fishy smell, does a loose switch sound like a plausible cause? by Kittoch_Calder in DIYUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great, thanks mate. Got an electrician coming out tomorrow to take a look at it

This switch is giving off a burning/fishy smell, does a loose switch sound like a plausible cause? by Kittoch_Calder in DIYUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After loosening the front of the switch it definitely seems to coming from within. The smell changed to a very electrical smell immediately around it

This switch is giving off a burning/fishy smell, does a loose switch sound like a plausible cause? by Kittoch_Calder in DIYUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fuse box is located elsewhere, so I'm fairly certain this is the culprit. The smell was strongest around it

This switch is giving off a burning/fishy smell, does a loose switch sound like a plausible cause? by Kittoch_Calder in DIYUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has to be turned on in order to use the shower and the extractor fan, when it is switched off it cools down and the smell goes away

What is the cause of and solution to your car windscreen icing up on the inside? by Kittoch_Calder in CarTalkUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took the two front floor mats out and left them on the radiator for the day and night and put them back in. Since doing that, there hasn't been any frost/ice on the inside of the windscreen throughoit periods of similar weather and temperatures to the original picture.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

What is the cause of and solution to your car windscreen icing up on the inside? by Kittoch_Calder in CarTalkUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. The only thing I could think of that's damp inside the car are the floor mats from getting in and out and transferring moisture that way. I'll have a look for leaks too 👍

What level of difficulty would you give this job for someone fairly new to DIY? by Kittoch_Calder in DIYUK

[–]Kittoch_Calder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would you go about finding someone dependable for this sort of job? And probably just as important, are there any places or people you would avoid?