rewire?

[Hawk]

Had a quick look at a property, which a friend has bought, to see what the electrics are like. From just doing a visual and from information from the previous owner, the property is late 60's early 70's and had additional works carried out in the 80's. My initial thoughts are that it will need rewired due to the age of the installation. However I will know better when I do a thorough inspection and tests. I have attached a picture of the fuse boxes/wiring.

What would your thoughts be from the info and picture. Would you rewire, due to age, even if the tests prove the wiring is ok?

 

[Hellmooth]

If it tests out fine then why would it need rewired? If your mate wants it done then fair enough, but if it's a safe install then can't see any issues

 

[7029 dave]

If the installation passes all tests, no, it looks like it going to be pvc t&e, weather its imperial or metric, if it passes testing ok in my book.

 

[Hawk]

Well I will know better next week. Hopefully it tests out ok then to save him the hassle and cost of rewiring it. I will definitely upgrade the fuse boxes though and he wants all accessories replaced. Cheers guys

 

[Hellmooth]

Well I will know better next week. Hopefully it tests out ok then to save him the hassle and cost of rewiring it. I will definitely upgrade the fuse boxes though and he wants all accessories replaced. Cheers guys

Yeah board upgraded and accessories updated will do the job, who wants the hassle of a rewire anyway lol?!

 

[malcolmsanford]

Be careful of that old MEM top board, you may find it has asbestos flash guards

 

[Dave OCD]

Be careful of that old MEM top board, you may find it has asbestos flash guards

Yes I'm sure they do. When taking it out just cut the lives off where they exit the terminals then you don't have to disturb the carriers.

 

[sparkdog]

Better put on your nuclear fallout suit as well, just to be sure.

 

[matthunt]

Had a quick look at a property, which a friend has bought, to see what the electrics are like. From just doing a visual and from information from the previous owner, the property is late 60's early 70's and had additional works carried out in the 80's. My initial thoughts are that it will need rewired due to the age of the installation. However I will know better when I do a thorough inspection and tests. I have attached a picture of the fuse boxes/wiring.

What would your thoughts be from the info and picture. Would you rewire, due to age, even if the tests prove the wiring is ok?

My initial thoughts would be, where is the earth to the top consumer unit? unless the beer has taken over my clouded vision

 

[slingshot2000]

Better put on your nuclear fallout suit as well, just to be sure.

Quite apt considering what we are all supposed to be remembering the 70th anniversary of today . . . . .. . . . . .

 

[Hawk]

The fuse carriers may be asbestos but sure if I don't break it, it will be fine! Famous last words!?
I was going to do away with 2 boards and just put the 1 in. Will need to extend the cables though. Crimps and heat sink at the ready.

 

[Midwest]

Personally, if I was your mate, I would probably rewire the property not with standing it tests out okay. You won't know what DIY bodges are lurking, especially over the course of a few decades. Especially if had an electrician as a mate! If I was doing a property up, rewire would be one of those things on the list, if you have the finances of course. I wouldn't see it as a waste of money. But that's just the way I would approach the project.

 

[telectrix]

The fuse carriers may be asbestos but sure if I don't break it, it will be fine! Famous last words!?
I was going to do away with 2 boards and just put the 1 in. Will need to extend the cables though. Crimps and heat sink at the ready.

might not need to extend. bet that the cables in the bottom board come from above, so fit your new board where the top board is now.

 

[sammyshooter]

The fuse carriers may be asbestos but sure if I don't break it, it will be fine! Famous last words!?
I was going to do away with 2 boards and just put the 1 in. Will need to extend the cables though. Crimps and heat sink at the ready.

might not need to extend. bet that the cables in the bottom board come from above, so fit your new board where the top board is now.

Like that!

 

[Guest77]

the 2 twin and earths in the top board look damaged and have insulation tape around them, the top board also has no earth, that said a new DB and earthing cable may be enough if other tests prove all is okay, only an EICR can confirm, guessing online is not a good idea.