I have a house built in 1960 that has what I think is original wiring. It is non-metallic sheathed cable. There are some places (underneath old leaks in the roof) where the outer plastic coating has disintegrated. Is this safe? Is there anything I can do to make it safer?
Consult a wiring electrican for rewiring works to satisfy new and safer regulations. At the present conditions, you are at risk of a fire Present regulations require that wiring be sealed in tubes or covered
shell out and get the place inspected for sure. Is it safe? Sounds like it's not very safe. Unless your very hip and savvy or an electrician yourself, have a licensed electrician come and rewire the place. Safety is nothing to play with.
aluminum wire's a joke for sure, good that its copper. Anyway, exposed wires is a big nada good. best bet: Electrical contractor, cant afford it do it yourself: buy a Book Read understand, fix it, best to bring it to current codes if you wallet allows you to, just be sure to turn OFF the breaker or main Panel. if you don't remember that holding one wire @ a time is o.k. while your feet are in shoes with rubber soles, no water either don't touch anything metal just to be sure, two hands on the same wire hot is O.K. again if your not sure of yourself, understanding how electricity works do none of the above HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN. Funeral costs are way to pricey these days!!!!! Have fun learning!!!
Hello, Homes that were built in this era used aluminum wire that was protected with a paper and fibre wrap. The wiring was safe for that era but is no longer used due to the possibility of fire. These lines can easily get overloaded with older appliances. All new construction is using copper wire with coatings that are compliant with new building codes. What you can do: Have all exposed wiring replaced by a licensed electrician. Call an electrician in to see the existing wiring and what is the best course of action required to make your home safer. Work of this nature can be costly due to repairs to your walls when installing new wires and outlets. Ask the electrician to break down any quotation into a scope of work estimate. A scope of work estimate will outline exactly what the electricians work will include and also what work is to be done by others (such as drywall repair and painting). Look in your Yellow Pages directory for electricians that specialize in this type of repair. You can also call the Hydro company, that provides your home with electricity, for inspections and help. Good luck, I hope this helps you.
Have your home inspected by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor. If you have exposed wires, it really is unsafe. Have it checked asap. Don't try and do the work yourself unless you know exactly what you're doing. Really. If it was a plumbing problem, you'd just get wet. But with gas or electricity, you can be hurt or killed. Please have it checked. Best of luck to you.
