Often customers will get in touch and want to know if there rental or private property is due for a rewire. Below I will list some things which you can look for yourself then you can determine wether it’s worth calling a competent electrician to take a closer look.
1. Lighting fixtures - are they installed near the window rather the centre of the room ? This was common in the 50’s and 60’s, if the wiring is original then there’s a good chance it will be due for renewal.
This is not always the case though as sometimes houses get Rewired using all the existing holes to reduce damage.
2. Socket outlets - are they bakelite or old and worn, is there green slimey goo oozing from out of the accessories ? This green fluid is very common in old wiring it’s basically the insulation breaking down, how fast it’s breaking down will determine when it would need to be replaced.
3. Fuse Box - is this the old style with domino fuses with wire which you replace when it blows ? These boards are by no means a sign that a rewire is required however it does give us an idea of the age of the installation.
If you have an questions call Demand Electrical Solutions today your local electrician in Darlington for a free quote.
