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Can I claim for damages when I turned electric off?

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I recently turned the power off at the mains and now my boyfreinds technics deck wont spin and the tv wont turn on. Will I be able to claim on my contents insurance?
A dAy WiThOuT wInE iS lIkE a DaY wItHoUt SuNsHiNe

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  • Just turn the power back on.
    Signature removed club member No1.

    It had no link, It was not to long and I have no idea why.
  • Hilarious!
    A dAy WiThOuT wInE iS lIkE a DaY wItHoUt SuNsHiNe
  • l0u1se
    l0u1se Posts: 179 Forumite
    if you have accidental cover and get it confirmed that the items were affected by what you did then yes
  • It may be an uphill struggle though as there will be both the argument that they simply broke down and secondly if what you did was "accidental damage" or if it was a "power surge" which would be a separate peril that may or may not be covered.
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 13,998 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Could it be fuses?
  • I have checked the fuses and the power cable
    A dAy WiThOuT wInE iS lIkE a DaY wItHoUt SuNsHiNe
  • So you killed his decks and the telly?

    are you sure you haven't just been trying to get more attention from him?

    try them in other plug sockets.
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    spamberler wrote: »
    I recently turned the power off at the mains and now my boyfreinds technics deck wont spin and the tv wont turn on. Will I be able to claim on my contents insurance?

    Have you rung your insurers and asked?
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