Checking the Age and Safety of Your Electrical Wiring
Electrical wiring in the home provides us with the means to run the home and also comfort and entertainment. If you have a home that is on the older side, then your wiring is something that you should think about checking, as older wiring sometimes may have been damaged due to its age, or could even pose a danger as it could have been done before the stricter building regulations came in.
Electrical issues in the home can pose a real threat – not just to your home but to the people living in it. Faulty electrics can cause fires as well as electric shocks which can be deadly.
If you live in an older property, firstly check the fuse box as well as the electricity meter. Older style fuse boxes look noticeably different and often don’t have the RCDs and circuit breakers that are found on a more modern fuse box, which play a big part in electrical safety.
The wiring itself can also be a clue – check that the wires have the correct insulation around them which is made of PVCu, and the colour will usually be grey or white.
If you are in any doubt about the wiring in your home and suspect that it may be on the older side, the best thing to do is to call out a professional like this electrician Gloucester based company – they will be able to take a look at all of the wiring in your home and if necessary rewire it so that it is safe.
