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Ken2
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October 16, 2025
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Lights flickering for me and neighbours in my street, what should I do?

  • October 16, 2025
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Had a short power cut this morning, ( didnt make any trip switch go) later went to put on any lights and they are dimming in and out like flicking. All other electrical goods such as tv, tumble drier etc are ok. Any idea of the reason behind this. My neighbours lights doing the same

Best answer by Abby_OVO

Updated on 31/10/25 by Ben_OVO

Hey ​@Ken2 

 

I’m glad to hear it seems to have resolved itself, I hope you found the advice from our community members helpful. 

 

As PeterE mentioned, it still might be worth reporting anyway just in case, otherwise I definitely would report it to your DNO if it occurs again at all.

 

 

If there are any vulnerabilities within your household I’d recommend signing up to the Priority Services Register. It’s a free service with numerous benefits. If you’re signed up, the Grid will contact you if there’s any incoming outages there aware of, and will also look to get your property back on supply with priority during a powercut.

 

 

If you have any other problems in future, feel free to pop back any time.😊

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Blastoise186
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October 16, 2025

Hey ​@Ken2 !

Please call 105 immediately. That should NOT be happening.

Thanks

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    chrisablake
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    October 16, 2025

    I agree call 105 and ask that doesn’t sound good needs checking IMO by professional. Maybe turn lights of by flicking switch for lights until you know. 
    Chris

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      Ken2Author
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      October 16, 2025

      Further to initial concerns the issue seemed to have resolved itself, all lights working fine. Also same had occurred with neighbour 

        Blastoise186
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        Blastoise186Super User
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        October 16, 2025

        No worries - if it happens again please let your DNO know via 105 ASAP.

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          Peter E
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          Peter ESuper User
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          October 16, 2025

          I would let them know anyway. Potentially that is an Open Protective Earth Neutral (Open PEN) fault between you and the substation and it is so serious that it is  a RIDDOR reportable occurrence because of the dangerous consequences particularly when EVs are being charged due a high voltage appearing between the bodywork of the car and the ground it is standing on.

           

          Peter

           

          Reducing my yearly fossil fuel usage with an EV (-900 litres petrol saving about £950/year), A2AHP (-8,700 kWh gas, cost neutral) and Timed Immersion heater (-1,500 kWh gas, £20/year more expensive but reducing as the gas price goes up)
            Abby_OVO
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            October 17, 2025

            Updated on 31/10/25 by Ben_OVO

            Hey ​@Ken2 

             

            I’m glad to hear it seems to have resolved itself, I hope you found the advice from our community members helpful. 

             

            As PeterE mentioned, it still might be worth reporting anyway just in case, otherwise I definitely would report it to your DNO if it occurs again at all.

             

             

            If there are any vulnerabilities within your household I’d recommend signing up to the Priority Services Register. It’s a free service with numerous benefits. If you’re signed up, the Grid will contact you if there’s any incoming outages there aware of, and will also look to get your property back on supply with priority during a powercut.

             

             

            If you have any other problems in future, feel free to pop back any time.😊

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