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[Nwgs2]

It's all witchcraft to me. He did give me a run-down of the benefits and I nodded along enthusiastically.

I do like the metal box and metal lift-up lid though.

Mine has a light on when it’s up

 

[mitch66]

With a....?

Jigsaw?

Can opener ?

 

[Highway Man]

Working on 3 new traffic light mainscsupolys today to power new motorway signs. Steady away sat in the sun.

 

[Highway Man]

 

[Highway Man]

 

[ReganAndCarter]

I had my house fully rewired when I built my first extension in the early 2000's. When my electrician wired up my dining room extension about four years ago, he said the CU was dated, ripped it out and fitted a load of new better-faster-stronger gear with a metal box and lid.

Yes, don't doubt the modern elecs are better and safer. Parents bought the house new in 1961 and apart from one or two spurred sockets and the odd replacement switch or socket, it's exactly as it was and fault free. House is due a major refurb in next few years, so will all be replaced with modern breakers - though I would guess the wiring is probably safe for another 60 years. As far as I know, old T&E is only a problem if it's exposed to uv long term - buried in walls, that's not possible. Main reason for a rewire would be a major boost to the current insufficient numbers of single sockets. Seems like they didn't have many things to plug in in the early 60s.

 

[martygturner]

Yes, don't doubt the modern elecs are better and safer. Parents bought the house new in 1961 and apart from one or two spurred sockets and the odd replacement switch or socket, it's exactly as it was and fault free. House is due a major refurb in next few years, so will all be replaced with modern breakers - though I would guess the wiring is probably safe for another 60 years. As far as I know, old T&E is only a problem if it's exposed to uv long term - buried in walls, that's not possible. Main reason for a wire would be a major boost to the current insufficient numbers of single sockets. Seems like they didn't have many things to plug in in the early 60s.

You might be ok but then again the 70's and 80's saw a rash of high current devices being slung in with little regard to the cable operating temperature.

Replaced a neighbours halogen porch light for her, good old white twin and earth from the 60's , well crispy failed at 250v insulation resistance. She had not used it for 10 years as every time she did the breaker tripped.

 

[Highway Man]

Great no meters in my van!!!! Got a new van that is supposed to be stocked full of meters and cutouts. Not one in. I am 3 hrs away from yard. My life is never dull. Get me back in the air. That’s where I belong dancing with the angels.

 

[Highway Man]

 

[noseall]

Yes, don't doubt the modern elecs are better and safer. Parents bought the house new in 1961 and apart from one or two spurred sockets and the odd replacement switch or socket, it's exactly as it was and fault free. House is due a major refurb in next few years, so will all be replaced with modern breakers - though I would guess the wiring is probably safe for another 60 years. As far as I know, old T&E is only a problem if it's exposed to uv long term - buried in walls, that's not possible. Main reason for a wire would be a major boost to the current insufficient numbers of single sockets. Seems like they didn't have many things to plug in in the early 60s.

It was easier back in the day to override a fault, using a 4" nail across the breaker. I don't think that facility is available with modern CU's.

 

[Mottie]

Here's today’s job for me. I’m well pleased….

 

[MNW67]

Toilet humour!

 

[MNW67]

Poor aim.

 

[securespark]

Parents bought the house new in 1961

The issue here will be no earthing in the lighting circuits. So you'd need to stick with plastic switches and light fittings or double insulated light fittings.

 

[Highway Man]

Yes, don't doubt the modern elecs are better and safer. Parents bought the house new in 1961 and apart from one or two spurred sockets and the odd replacement switch or socket, it's exactly as it was and fault free. House is due a major refurb in next few years, so will all be replaced with modern breakers - though I would guess the wiring is probably safe for another 60 years. As far as I know, old T&E is only a problem if it's exposed to uv long term - buried in walls, that's not possible. Main reason for a wire would be a major boost to the current insufficient numbers of single sockets. Seems like they didn't have many things to plug in in the early 60s.

They used to plug things into the lights in those days.