To be perfectly honest with you, PVC insulated cables are still under test. There doesnt seem to be any break down in the insulative properties, however, Years of electron stripping currents do cause metal fatigue ( Its the reason why fuses seem to melt for no apparent reason and the term "the fuse was tired" was used by a large host of Sparks to explain it).
And coupled with this, it is generally agreed by all relevant bodies that 20 years is about the life time of a rewire so anything longer becomes "due" for renewal, if only to keep up with regs modernising.
Play safe and get a rewire. You will never regret it.
And coupled with this, it is generally agreed by all relevant bodies that 20 years is about the life time of a rewire so anything longer becomes "due" for renewal, if only to keep up with regs modernising.
Play safe and get a rewire. You will never regret it.
