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Old wiring

  • 01-04-2016 2:42pm
    #1
    Alkers
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    We are looking at a few houses currently a, number of which still have the old screw-in type fuse boards.
    Any survey reports I've had sight of have suggested full re-wires as a matter of priority to a system incorporating an ELCB or RCD. Is it possible to fit either of these while retaining the existing wiring?
    How unsafe are these old wiring systems?


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  • #2
    Borzoi
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    Simona1986 wrote: »
    We are looking at a few houses currently a, number of which still have the old screw-in type fuse boards.
    Any survey reports I've had sight of have suggested full re-wires as a matter of priority to a system incorporating an ELCB or RCD. Is it possible to fit either of these while retaining the existing wiring?
    How unsafe are these old wiring systems?
    Generally speaking - not unsafe at all. But they are getting old and certainly don't meet current standards. It's something that should be done if you were doing any major work though.


  • #3
    Joe1919
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    Simona1986 wrote: »
    We are looking at a few houses currently a, number of which still have the old screw-in type fuse boards.
    Any survey reports I've had sight of have suggested full re-wires as a matter of priority to a system incorporating an ELCB or RCD. Is it possible to fit either of these while retaining the existing wiring?
    How unsafe are these old wiring systems?

    These old wiring systems are unsafe in that they lack the additional protection against electrocution that is provided by the elcb/rcd device that protects the socket circuits.


  • #4
    bonzodog2
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    It could be done, but I'm guessing you're unlikely to find a RECI certified contractor who would do it.


  • #5
    sky6
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    You don't know how old the wiring is. You would be foolish to ignore the recommendations of the inspecting engineers.
    if you decide to buy any of these Houses budget for rewiring. preferable before you move in, otherwise you will be putting the lives of anyone in the house at risk. Many people have died from electrical fires.
    Besides your Mortgage lender will probably insist on it as it's in the Engineers report. They won't lend on a property that's not insurable.


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