Does the wiring of your home pose a fire hazard

 


As rapidly as the construction of houses and flats is evolving, a large percentage of homes still consist of old houses. Over the last century, the way electrical wiring is built and installed in homes has changed drastically. One of the dangers associated with owning an old home is that fires are more likely to occur due to electrical accidents caused by outdated electrical wiring. Below are some signs that your home's wiring is a fire hazard.

Wiring with knobs and tubes

This type of wiring uses white ceramic knobs to hold the wires in place and ceramic tubes to protect the wires. There are a number of problems that make this type of wiring particularly dangerous in your home. These include a lack of earth wires, the use of rubber that degrades over time, and the need to avoid contact with insulation. Most insurance companies do not insure homes using this type of wiring at all because of the high risk of fire. Companies that do charge very high premiums for it.

Aluminium wiring

One of the problems with aluminium wiring is that it wears out and loosens over time, leaving the wires exposed. Unfortunately, these exposed wires can easily overheat, which can then lead to electrical fires. To make matters worse, many insurance policies will not cover your home if it contains any type of aluminium wiring. Homes with aluminium wiring are 55 times more likely to have wiring connections that meet fire hazard conditions than homes with copper wiring.

Insulation has deteriorated

As with most things in your home, deterioration occurs over time. One sign that your home's wiring is a potential fire hazard is that the insulation has deteriorated or is damaged. The insulation of cables can be damaged by, for example, improper installation, rodents and overheating, leaving the wires exposed. Exposed wires are a major fire hazard and should be repaired as soon as possible.

Dimming/flickering lights

One of the most common causes of flickering or dimmed lights is damaged wiring. In other cases, dimming is also caused by damaged breakers. If the wiring has been changed in the past, it is possible that this was done improperly and resulted in faulty wiring. Damaged/ faulty wiring is a fire hazard and should be checked and repaired by an electrician.

Call the Emergency Electrician in Bromley. We are 24 hours available. Call us now, 02038074738.

Location: Bromley, UK

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