Electrical Box Under the stairs - what is it and what’s the flashing light?

[BuggerAll]

Not the most exciting thread ever posted in the NAAFI but I know out there in the world of ARRSE someone will know the answer.

We’ve got an electrical box under the stairs that we don’t know what it does and it’s got a red flashing light. Can’t photo the light so I’ve drawn an arrow to point it out.

 

[Old Stab]

One for @MrBane i think.

 

[don't tell him pike]

Not the most exciting thread ever posted in the NAAFI but I know out there in the world of ARRSE someone will know the answer.

We’ve got an electrical box under the stairs that we don’t know what it does and it’s got a red flashing light. Can’t photo the light so I’ve drawn an arrow to point it out.

You’ve got 10 seconds before it blows up if the light is flashing

 

[BuggerAll]

You’ve got 10 seconds before it blows up if the light is flashing

Thank you Mr Adams.

 

[Helm]

It's the electric meter, shitest wah ever.

 

[Chalky101]

Put the kettle on, washing machine, tumble dryer, TVs and microwave then watch it really flash!

 

[Onetap]

Cut the red wire....

 

[BuggerAll]

It's the electric meter, shitest wah ever.

I think you’re right. I hadn’t looked at the damned thing properly. I was just ‘interested’ in the red flashing light.

 

[BuggerAll]

Do you also find red flasing lights at level crossings a bit 'interesting' too?


It's Friday, it's Brasso Time.

I know what they mean. Which is why I’m asking about this one.

The only stupid q is the one you didn’t ask.

 

[lastwalt]

I think you’re right. I hadn’t looked at the damned thing properly. I was just ‘interested’ in the red flashing light.

It's more than an electricity meter, it has a GSM module in it, and is transmitting your conversations to the NSA.

 

[kelvin_273]

It's flashing because it transmits the data that it has stored. It uses GPRS by the way.
Yes, it's a very quiet Friday here.

 

[lastwalt]

I know what they mean. Which is why I’m asking about this one.

The only stupid q is the one you didn’t ask.

The flash frequency is proportional to your energy usage. This is reported to the NSA also.

 

[Provost]

It's an alien pod reporting back to the mother ship.

Whatever you do don't touch it.

 

[A signaller]

If you have a smart meter installed, its a covert monitoring system that allows the electric supply company to ease drop via your mobile smart meters visual monitor, they can hear and see everything within a 180 degree arch, the information they gather, is passed onto DVLC, DWP, Plod, inland revenue, the coast guard, Argos, The RAC & AA.
Your bank, British legion, Arrse admin, RCMP, boy scouts, EE, Videophone, MI5/6. CIA, FBI. KGB, and Gay news. be afraid,........... be very afraid.

 

[javaguzzisti]

The flash frequency is proportional to your energy usage. This is reported to the NSA also.

And to Saint Greta, expect a visit.

 

[lastwalt]

I'm going to be a right spoilsport and post this:

http://www.smsmetering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Iskraemeco-Mx37y-Technical-Description.pdf

If the OP finds flashing lights interesting, that document should keep you occupied for hours of endless entertainment.

 

[Fishbulb]

I was just ‘interested’ in the red flashing light

You need a hobby

 

[A signaller]

You need a hobby

How does the OP react at traffic lights?

 

[re-stilly]

It is the Labour Party's way of checking who is for the Gulag when they get in power.

 

[Fishbulb]

How does the OP react at traffic lights?

No idea, but I bet he spends ages at zebra crossings