The house was built in the 1920's! Can you tell how old the wiring is by the colour of the wires leading from the main fuse box! Or is there another other way to tell the age of wiring?
2007-01-02 01:14:25 · 12 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Obviously the best idea is to get an NICEIC approved contractor to give you a report on your electrical installation. (Should cost £80 to £120 depending on size of property.)
As a rough guide the consumer unit (fuse board) is a good place to start. If you have old fuses which require rewiring when the fuse blows, then it's a fair bet that your wiring will be old and outdated. If you have circuit breakers (trip switches) which you can just push back up when they blow, then your wiring is probably newer. That's not to say that it is safe as there are so many DIY electrical "experts" out there leaving unsafe installations! Best to get it checked by an expert.
2007-01-02 07:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-13 15:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Old Is My House
2016-10-30 23:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of clues that only a pro will recognise, for example the type of cable, insulation and sheathing, make and style of fusebox and accessories fitted, and many other things. Some parts of your installation may be newer than others, and new accessories often hide ancient wiring!
2007-01-02 03:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best way of telling is look at the fuse board or consumer unit, its now called if as the old type enamel fuses then its probably old wiring look at the cables going in if there grey plastic coated than its new.another way look at light switches and ceiling fittings,if its corded wire its old if its round and plastic coated its new.
2007-01-02 03:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Older cables are generally made of rubber and sometimes have a lead sheath.
These cables are now condemned and I strongly advise you to have a visual inspection by your friendly local electrical contractor.
He/She will advise you of the condition of your electrical installation and price for a rewire if necessary.
2007-01-02 01:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not easily ! Best get a qualified electrician (you trust or is recommended) to get. Usually the lights are oldest wiring, as people add sockets as need arises....
2007-01-02 01:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From oldest to newest,
Knob & tube wiring 1910- 20's
wire enclosed in flex metal tubing 30's - 50's
cloth wrapped romex 50's - 70,s
plastic/vinyl wrapped romex 70's to present
2007-01-02 01:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by bob j 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its best to get under the floor boards and up in the loft to see if they have been replaced with plastic
2007-01-02 09:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by J M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would agree with robert wholehartedly there are other tell tell signs that an electrician would recognise, so its best that its left to the proffesionals.
2007-01-02 03:12:20 · answer #10 · answered by hartmarina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋