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We are currently renovating an old house after recently moving in. Whilst purchasing the property we received written assurances that the original 1920/30s wiring had been fully upgraded and subsequently tested.
After removing all of the downstairs ceilings, it is clear than new electric 2.5m2 and 1.5m2 cable/wiring has been installed, however there would appear to be an old and rather thick set brown fabric cable routing upstairs. Using a ‘non touch’ volt tester I was able to identify that the cable was live and part of the house light circuit. (The full house is on a single ring light circuit is, not ideal but it works). I noticed that this old cable routes into a round, brown junction box with the lid missing. The cable would seem to be an old 2 core cable with no earth present. Both cores are large ‘silver’ cables with several strands twisted together. I’m no electrician and therefore will refrain from touching it or proding around, however I would be grateful if someone would kindly advise if this cable should be changed, or indeed what it is. Everything works as it should, I’m just concerned that if we install new ceilings and it then needs to be replaced. The house is an old property and uses a TT system setup which I believe was upgraded with the installation of the EV charging unit. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
After removing all of the downstairs ceilings, it is clear than new electric 2.5m2 and 1.5m2 cable/wiring has been installed, however there would appear to be an old and rather thick set brown fabric cable routing upstairs. Using a ‘non touch’ volt tester I was able to identify that the cable was live and part of the house light circuit. (The full house is on a single ring light circuit is, not ideal but it works). I noticed that this old cable routes into a round, brown junction box with the lid missing. The cable would seem to be an old 2 core cable with no earth present. Both cores are large ‘silver’ cables with several strands twisted together. I’m no electrician and therefore will refrain from touching it or proding around, however I would be grateful if someone would kindly advise if this cable should be changed, or indeed what it is. Everything works as it should, I’m just concerned that if we install new ceilings and it then needs to be replaced. The house is an old property and uses a TT system setup which I believe was upgraded with the installation of the EV charging unit. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
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