Rewireing - how can i check to see if it needs to be done?

jamiez

As per post really - anything i can check/tell tail signs of rewiring needing to be done? Flat is approx 50 years old.

Here is a pic of a ceiling rose socket which was exposed



Cheers

Jamie

baldelectrician

Looks not too bad, not enough detail to see.

Things to look for

Sockets on skirting board (mostly these indicate older wiring)

Light switches on door facings

old consumer units, with fuse wire (not necessarily a bad indication, but if it's there with other things listed here it's question raiser)

No earth bonding (of gas or water pipes)

Have a look in the loft (if you have one) , if the wiring is black and looks like rubber (not grey pvc) then it's not a good thing. ps don't touch it- if it's rubber it may be very brittle and give up the ghost if you move it.


I would suggest getting someone in for a visual check
You should use a competent person for the work, links below

In Scotland:
Individuals regitered;
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
Companies
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2

In England and Wales:
http://www.competentperson.co.uk

jamiez

baldelectrician wrote: »

Looks not too bad, not enough detail to see.

Things to look for

Sockets on skirting board (mostly these indicate older wiring)

Light switches on door facings

old consumer units, with fuse wire (not necessarily a bad indication, but if it's there with other things listed here it's question raiser)

No earth bonding (of gas or water pipes)

Have a look in the loft (if you have one) , if the wiring is black and looks like rubber (not grey pvc) then it's not a good thing. ps don't touch it- if it's rubber it may be very brittle and give up the ghost if you move it.


I would suggest getting someone in for a visual check
You should use a competent person for the work, links below

In Scotland:
Individuals regitered;
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
Companies
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2

In England and Wales:
http://www.competentperson.co.uk

Thanks very much - thats was very helpful. My flat (no loft) shows most of the above signs so i think its required.

Not sure how to check "No earth bonding (of gas or water pipes)"


Thanks