Hi All - just bought a new house built in approx. 1950
The building survey suggests a rewire is needed - I agree the old fuse box needs replacing with an up to date consumer unit, but surely they had stopped using the old rubber wiring by this time! Is it likely it will need rewiring unless there are faults?
Also, as I am keen to do any work myself as I have in the past, but am aware of new regs, would the following be allowed:
a) Get a qualified electrician to install a twin pole 100A switch between meter and old fuse box
b) me then use switch to safely isolate house to do replacements, etc
c) ask an electrician to come and certify / test the work
Be very grateful of advice guys - thanks!
The building survey suggests a rewire is needed - I agree the old fuse box needs replacing with an up to date consumer unit, but surely they had stopped using the old rubber wiring by this time! Is it likely it will need rewiring unless there are faults?
Also, as I am keen to do any work myself as I have in the past, but am aware of new regs, would the following be allowed:
a) Get a qualified electrician to install a twin pole 100A switch between meter and old fuse box
b) me then use switch to safely isolate house to do replacements, etc
c) ask an electrician to come and certify / test the work
Be very grateful of advice guys - thanks!