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Electrical wiring fires increase across UK

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  • The artical is not too specific on the causes of the electrical fires and whether its with circuits or distribution boards..

    I know there's bern massive increase in cheap and fake laptop chargers since the 90's.

    Other factors are an increase generally in household gadgets, high powered items like ev chargers also.

    Don't really see its a competence thing as that has been given a thorough makeover since part P. Plus online channels are freely available to watch and learn. Access to 'how to' video content has never been so easy.

    The artical is a bit suspect, but then I'm a massive sceptic these days.

    It may just be pure coincidence but I started my career in electrical installation in the late 80 's early 90's. I'll get my coat.....

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  • The artical is not too specific on the causes of the electrical fires and whether its with circuits or distribution boards..

    I know there's bern massive increase in cheap and fake laptop chargers since the 90's.

    Other factors are an increase generally in household gadgets, high powered items like ev chargers also.

    Don't really see its a competence thing as that has been given a thorough makeover since part P. Plus online channels are freely available to watch and learn. Access to 'how to' video content has never been so easy.

    The artical is a bit suspect, but then I'm a massive sceptic these days.

    It may just be pure coincidence but I started my career in electrical installation in the late 80 's early 90's. I'll get my coat.....

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  • I do have to wonder how much the increase has to do with the mass influx of third world people and the poor standards they are used to since 2002, and that they bring these in with them. I've seen enough ethnic food outlets and shops to make me wonder how more of their staff haven't been killed.