[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by flashy

the guy that came and took them out yesterday didnt turn the electric off, he just took a screwdriver to them and popped them off

and he still hasn't been beck

If thats then case then they were battery powered ones, he would be for it if he left exposed connections from the mains.
Ring Fire Brigade they will install long life ones for free, in the correct place and will wait whilst you test them.
Retlaw.