Hi
I am helping my friend renovate her property after squatters left after 8 months. this includes total removal of the bathroom. on removal of the electric heater (cable red/black) the cable went into the bedroom socket, on taking the socket off i found only black wires with brittle insulation. Closer inspection seems to indicate that the wires are encased in a metal housing with a very thick uncovered earth cable. Is this normal in older properties.
The lighting circuits are wired the same making it very difficult to change fittings.
Do you think i need to rewire the house.
I am only a diy enthusiast and once all work is complete the council has asked for a electric test certificate before allowing tenants in.
The fuse box is quite modern with a 60ma current trip and circuit breakers.
The other question is the kitchen has the old style colour cables behind the cabinets but not in the wall and no switches above the units. do i need to put the cables into the wall or can i use trunking or will i need to change the cables to the new colour and ensure that all white goods sockets have switches above the worktop.
Thank you for your help and assistance
Claire
I am helping my friend renovate her property after squatters left after 8 months. this includes total removal of the bathroom. on removal of the electric heater (cable red/black) the cable went into the bedroom socket, on taking the socket off i found only black wires with brittle insulation. Closer inspection seems to indicate that the wires are encased in a metal housing with a very thick uncovered earth cable. Is this normal in older properties.
The lighting circuits are wired the same making it very difficult to change fittings.
Do you think i need to rewire the house.
I am only a diy enthusiast and once all work is complete the council has asked for a electric test certificate before allowing tenants in.
The fuse box is quite modern with a 60ma current trip and circuit breakers.
The other question is the kitchen has the old style colour cables behind the cabinets but not in the wall and no switches above the units. do i need to put the cables into the wall or can i use trunking or will i need to change the cables to the new colour and ensure that all white goods sockets have switches above the worktop.
Thank you for your help and assistance
Claire