Rewiring

Details: Category: Electrician; Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 18:20; Hits: 4507

Rewiring

Domestic, Commercial or Industrial Rewiring

The wiring in your home or business is an essential part of your whole electrical system, its the foundation of all your electrical output so needs to be checked and kept in good condition on a regular basis. Many people neglect the electrical wiring in their homes, a case of out of sight out of mind.

If the property is more than 25 years old or you have any concerns about the condition of the electrical wiring, you can arrange for C P Tokley Electrical Colchester to perform a full safety inspection. Our qualified electricians will conduct a thorough assessment of the condition of the electrical installation in your property and provide a report listing any defects which need attention. Our team can give your property a complete rewire or partial upgrade depending on what is needed and the current condition of the building. Any remedial work can be arranged to be repaired for a fixed price and a Certificate of Electrical Compliance issued.

How to determine you may need a rewire

The most common symptoms on a home more than 25 years old are:

Loss of power in short intervals when using many appliances.
Old electrical fuse boards, Note - you may find older homes with new circuit breaker switchboard, this is still not a good indication the home has been rewired.
Porcelain fuses too hot to touch.
Wiring clipped to floor boards or around architraves and not protected.
No earth at lighting points.
No earthing at power points.
Electric cables in original metal conduit that has been disturbed.
Lights flickering at night when using appliances.
Safety Switch tripping will be frequent with older homes due to cable insulation breakdown.

For a full safety inspection, call C P Tokley Electrical Colchester on 01206 430221 or 07802 360 381