I have just watched the latest episode of Repair Shop (Friday 17/05/19) which is a great show. However, I am very concerned about one item that was "repaired".
I watched as a mains electric gramophone and wireless from 70 years ago was restored, But no electrical testing was done before the 'expert' plugged in the devices and managed to fuse the lights of the repair shop. He apparently eventually got the devices going, but it appeared that at no stage was the mains cable or the wires within the wireless replaced, It appeared that the old brown mains cable was kept judging by what was shown, and at no stage was there any mention of electric testing by a qualified electrician.
Now I remember that old brown cable well, and the rubber sheathing eventually perished, exposing just the bare wires that made a lovely flash, bang, and used to blow the lights. The wires within a 70 year old electrical appliance would also be brittle.
Now I wonder if what I saw was the case, or an instance of poor editing an information giving. But, did the 'customer' who left with the gramophone and radio cabinet take back to her home a fire risk?
The programme did mention briefly the dangers of old electrical appliances at the start of this repair, but at no stage confirmed the necessary testing and replacement of 70 year old cabling had taken place. I have been carrying out electrical work for 50 years, so I do know the dangers of getting this type of thing wrong.
Did anyone else see this programme? Any comments from the qualified electricians on here?
I have written to the BBC about this, so I will be interested in their reply which, hopefully, will eradicate my fears!