I was doing some renovating on a house I just purchased and was taking apart the ceiling to work on some electrical wiring. As I removed the ceiling, I found mouse droppings in the ceiling. I took down the entire ceiling and found there are place where the mice chewed through the insulation and I have a bare wire. Is there a way to repair the wire or should I replace the wire? Thanks.
I have rehabbed many buildings over the years and have found many with mouse damaged romex cable. I would advise that you hire an electrician and do a through inspection. Remember that the lives of many may be at risk ! Best of luck !
Replace the wires and save yourself some trouble or better still save a life.
I would do it right the first time, doing a second rate job on your own house would say that you don't care enough for your family or friends, and besides you will always have it in the back of your mind and it will add stress to yourself later on. your conscience will say, is it really ok, maybe I should open it back up and do it right, when will i get the time, do I have enough money, and so on and so on. and because of this is why people get into trouble working on their house. Say to yourself this, If I gona do one job right in this house, it's gona be this one. And every time you do a project say this to yourself. It is cheaper in the long run and much more safer.
Hi, its better to contact a professional electrician in your area. They will better suggest you to repair or replace the electrical wiring.
Contrary to some people's belief, the taping as to create insulation on an open wiring system is illegal. Unless said tape is enclosed in an electrical box. Are you willing to take a chance, not only on your house, but on the precious belongings inside this structure? Replace the wire. Don't take any chances. Remember: Where there is electricity, there is heat. Only 3 items are needed to start a fire: Air; Around us all the time Fuel; wood, the paper on fiberglas insulation, Heat; Just enough heat to ignite the fuel Please, replace the wiring. Email me if you have any questions
