How badly does my house need rewiring?

[nathandance1996]

Windup!

really? Home - Nathan Dance Developments

 

[plugsandsparks]

As already mentioned, could just do with some TLC or the main insulation of the cables could be as you say going brittle, which means attempts to update the faceplates or even repair broken ones could result in damaging the cables even more.

Didn't see any RCD on the property, that would help with safety providing there are no faults. Also remove all stuff from around the electric box, service head etc that could catch fire.

There appears to be a separate cct for heating of some type i assume (the single way wylex i think)

Worth spending a little to determine how good / bad it is before deciding to spend thousands on a re-wire as best case is that the wiring will give another 5 years and you update the CU to latest type giving a much safer install, oh and get some smoke detectors in there as well

 

[Guitarist]

It's amazing how an electric meter can double-up as a handy picture shelf.

Seriously tho Nathan, only a proper inspection by a qualified electrician will tell you whether the installation is coming to the end of its useful life. Sometimes a few hours of remedial work is all that's needed.

 

[nathandance1996]

As already mentioned, could just do with some TLC or the main insulation of the cables could be as you say going brittle, which means attempts to update the faceplates or even repair broken ones could result in damaging the cables even more.

Didn't see any RCD on the property, that would help with safety providing there are no faults. Also remove all stuff from around the electric box, service head etc that could catch fire.

There appears to be a separate cct for heating of some type i assume (the single way wylex i think)

Worth spending a little to determine how good / bad it is before deciding to spend thousands on a re-wire as best case is that the wiring will give another 5 years and you update the CU to latest type giving a much safer install, oh and get some smoke detectors in there as well

what if I where to temporarily use sleeving to prevent split insulation in the boxes and lights causing problems? there is the problem that temporary fixes often become permanent.

 

[telectrix]

as a quick fix, you might get away with it, but is it worth the risk? would you use duct tape to stick a broken brake caliper together on your car.van?

 

[Guitarist]

If there are insulation problems then it would definitely be sensible to get someone in to test and inspect. I'm sure you are a very able and intelligent young man, but please don't go trying to re-sleeve damaged cables.

 

[trev]

what if I where to temporarily use sleeving to prevent split insulation in the boxes and lights causing problems? there is the problem that temporary fixes often become permanent.

Nathan that isn't the answer mate, it's a bodge really. Get your folks to get a test done and that will tell what needs to be done

 

[Marvo]

I would say old isn't necessarily bad. You should find one of the trusted members from here who lives close to you and trade him a go on your weedeater bicycle for his opinion on where you need to go with your moms electrical installation.

Nice website by the way, I'm sure you'll make a good engineer, you've obviously got a passion for it. Shame there aren't a few more like yourself

 

[plugsandsparks]

what if I where to temporarily use sleeving to prevent split insulation in the boxes and lights causing problems? there is the problem that temporary fixes often become permanent.

Sometimes the damage is caused by heat, if so, then if there is slack you can re-terminate. Its not the stuff you can see, its the stuff you cannot see which could be the wirings un-doing. We use a tester to see if the insulation holds up under stress. The readings we get, in Meg Ohms gives us an idea of how good the insulation is.

 

[londonlec]

Be careful I think that old fuse box has asbestos flash pads.