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House Rewires
Many houses in the UK still have old wiring. This is not only unsafe and a potential fire hazard but is also less efficient than modern systems. It can also affect the resale value of your house, as old wiring almost certainly is highlighted as a major problem during a survey.
The first thing to check is the colour of the cables - if you find black coloured cables entering the consumer unit, this is an immediate sign that the wiring needs checking. Modern electrical cables are either grey or white and are insulated by a coating of PVC - the old black cables were insulated with rubber, which perishes and decays with age.
Black, rubber coated wires could be up to 40 years old, and over the time the deterioration allows the conductors inside the cable to meet. This will manifest itself as a blown fuse, but if you replace the fuse it will simply blow again. The only solution is to replace the
10 tell tale signs your home may need a rewire:
1. Does your fuse box have replaceable fuse wire?
2. Do your plugs or sockets get hot or have scorch marks?
3. Do fuses blow regularly?
4. Do you have to use extension leads and adaptors?
5. Do you have lights that use the old, twisted type flex?
6. Do you have rubber covered flex?
7. Do you have round pin plugs and sockets?
8. Are your cables missing an earth cable?
9. Do you use electrical equipment outdoors?
10. Has your wiring been checked in the last 10 years?
If you have answered yes to any of the above you could require a rewire.
NJM Electrical have a long history of carrying out electrical rewires in Huddersfield and the Yorkshire region. Our approach to our customers needs is second to none and we ensure that every installation is carried out to the customers satisfaction and with the minimum of disruption.
All our electrical installations are carried out to conform to the current IEE Regulations ( BS 7671:2008 ) and appropriate Part P documentation is issued upon completion of the installation. All our work is fully guaranteed and an extra warranty is available to give you peace of mind.
We offer free advice and a no obligation quote that will be designed to suit you and your property`s requirements. From start to finish we ensure that your installation is as stress free for you as possible.
If you require advice or a free quote regarding Domestic Rewires then please contact us at;
Our Huddersfield based electricians and electrical contractors cover all areas of Huddersfield, Honley, Meltham,Slaithwaite, Marsden, Holmfirth, Shepley, Wakefield, Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Brighouse, Oldham, Barnsley, Sheffield and all of West Yorkshireand Yorkshire.
NJM Electrical, 447 New Mill Road, Brockholes, Huddersfield, HD9 7EF. Copyright © by NJM Electrical All Right Reserved. Published on: 2009-11-01 (845 reads) [ Go Back ] |
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