House rewire

[missprim]

Have asked in 'How it works' about how often a house should be rewired but I think I should have asked it on here. Anyone know the answer please?

[The Builder]

No set time, Miss Prim. Modern PVC cables are very durable. There's nothing to be gained from setting a time limit.

A periodic test of the whole system should be carried out about every ten years. If you're in any doubt, and you don't know when the last test took place, then it would put your mind at rest to have one now.

The test covers all your circuits. If any cable or fitting is breaking down, it will show up. That's the best way to do it. There's certainly no need to rewire just for the sake of it...... if everything tests out OK.

[missprim]

Thanks Bob!

[jomifl]

the overload trips and circuit breakers might benefit from an update if they are old.

[boxtops]

You've got answers on both threads, missprim.

[missprim]

Yes I know boxtops. Didin't think anyone would answer on How it works.