Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
Anton Gÿsen wrote:
Eeyore wrote:

Find your local electrician's supply shop. And explain properly and in detail your problem. You may
actually have 'iffy' wiring because since it's the UK that *should not* happen on account of UK wiring
being probably to the best standard in the world. You probably need a proper electrical test and
certification if switching on a TV set can **** things up. Wouldn't surprise me in the USA though.

The wiring in this place is pretty old. There's still some old sockets
with round connectors dotted around the place, but I don't think they're
wired up.

You haven't checked ? They went out around the late 1950s / early1960's

Yes, your wiring needs checking. Get it down soon before the house burns down.

I'm hoping to move out soon.

The modern sellers' packs may pick it up though. Be prepared for it and get a smoke alarm.

Graham