spinny thing still turning!!!!

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 18:28

When i switch off all my electricity at the main fuse box, i've noticed that the spinning wheel keeps spinning, albeit, really slow...but nevertheless, still turns....what does this mean? Is someone stealing my electric? (I do get extraordinary high bills) And does anyone know what i can do about it?





DD

Marvo


Joined: 30/04/2007
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 18:46

Hi there,



Get someone to get access to the back of the meter and check how many cables are connected to the outgoing side of the meter, you should have only one going in and one going out. If there are two going out then someone is stealing it. If that is the case go out at night and switch off the supply to your meter and see if other lights in the adjacent area go off, and there you have the culprit.



If you have only one cable coming out, still switch it of at night and check surrounding buildings in case some one has tapped into your out going cable.



I hope this helps, all the best.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 18:49

Hi Marvo



Thanks so much for quick reply!



Do you know of anyone who can do this...i am too scared to even change a plug in case i get electrocuted!



Or does anyone else know how to do this?





DD

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 21:43

Hi daisy dukes,

It might be a good idea to contact elko2,

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/show-member.asp?member=elko2

As there may be legal implications too.

Hope you catch them soon, as you could be paying for their air-con etc :-(

Good luck,

And keep us posted.

Navek

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 21:48

Will do Navek!



DD

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 21:57

Daisy

Where do you live? If its Alsancak then e-mail me.

AJ

daisy dukes


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Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 22:02

I'm in Karsiyaka AJ...is this too far?



DD

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 23:50

No problem we would just need to agree a place to meet.

BatteryBoy


Joined: 05/06/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 00:14

Hi DD.



I have sent you an email.



Meassage 2 The standard meter as a live and neutral in and a live and neutral out. So there will be 4 cables in the meter.



Catch you later DD



batteryboy

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 14:29

Hi daisy dukes,

Any news about your meter?

Navek

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 16:50

Hi all,



Isn't it possible that the slow turning of the meter is caused by the Fridge?



I found to my cost that leaving on the water pump can also be an expensive mistake. If you tank(s) are full, then turn the pump off and save money.



I think such things are more likely than someone stealing the Lekky.



DD

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 17:12

dublinderm,

She said "When i switch off all my electricity at the main fuse box, i've noticed that the spinning wheel keeps spinning,"

So probably not the 'fridge then...

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 17:28

From a lady who admits she is too scared to change a plug!



I must admit I interested - I like to sound of switching off your own electricity and watching someonelse's house go dark. I wish I could be there.



It is not uncommon for people to steal electricity, but normally they do it before it get to the meter. My wife's uncle (an electrician) did it for years.



DD

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 17:46

Hi dublinderm

"I wish I could be there."

So do I, switch the power off, wait till they come out of the house,

then switch it back on, wait till they're settled, then switch it off again ))))

daisy dukes could sell tickets!

Navek

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 19:00

Just wait until half way through Corrie or whatever the locals watch.



I can just hear the screams now.





DD

jillyjugs


Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 19:07

dd I am about tomorrow am if you wish I can drag my well endowed body up to the village with my trusty Screw DRIVER & check things out for you

jillyjugs


Joined: 21/07/2010
Posts: 80

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 19:15

oo eer sam STRANGE TURKISH MAN SPEKE NO INGLIZE answered your phone ???

dataman


Joined: 14/06/2010
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 19:40

Daisy Dearheart,



As previously advised you need to get a competent person to have a look at your fuseboard. As your main isolator switches both the live and neutral conductors off, then someone may have nefariously connected a cable to the incoming live side of the isolator. A relatively simple thing to check by an electrician.



Dataman

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 20:00

msg 13....yes i am rather an electrophobe, and absolutely hate changing plugs...however, flipping a switch with my wellies on, is not that difficult!



As an update, i had the very pleasant and competent AJ come by and take a look, with his trusty screwdriver and little electric machine register thingy, and we discovered, that not only did it still keep turning...albeit very slowly...it also changed direction for a short time too!



The only reasonable answer to why it was doing this, was....a dodgy/faulty meter, but this is a new one fitted about 6 months ago!!!!. I have since been to Kibtec and after an hour and a half of explaining...no one was sure what to do, and they ended up just shrugging their shoulders saying we are closing now.....



So nothing has changed....



Although i have just this minute had a call from Nige, and he has suggested that i film the spinning disc, and show them this at the office...maybe i shall get a better response...cross fingers!!





DD

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 20:05

There seems a slight, but only slight, possibility that your meter has been 'cypriotised' - if so, such a dastardly act would surely be a 'first' in TRNC!?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
20/08/2010 21:53

DD. If the wheel changed direction then Kibtek will owe you some money . )

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
21/08/2010 07:06

Jillyjugs, you must have dialled a wrong number....my phone is usually on me at all times, unless i leave it at home...you could try again 0533 833 1292



No1..................really........i think i have more chance flying to the moon and back before Kibtec gives me any money!! (nice thought though!)





DD