Electrical components in an old building can become a hodge-podge of parts and pieces over the years. Old cable can get so brittle the insulation starts to flake off and cloth covered wire can be abraded or chewed by pests. Missing or damaged insulation and scorch marks on terminals in switches and outlets might expose you or your house to a live wire.
In Perth during the 1970’s and early 80’s, joints in electrical cables in ceiling spaces of buildings were often only wrapped in insulating tape. It has since been found the insulating tape may come off over time. In the interests of safety, EnergySafety recommends remedial work be undertaken by a licensed electrical contractor.
Many older homes in Perth still operate on fuse-wire switchboards. Fuse-wire switchboards are now considered to be outdated, with circuit breakers and safety switches (RCD’s Click here for the RCD page) offering more effective protection for the electrical cables in your home.
Cable Express electricians have years of experience in finding and rectifiying faults relating to outdated electrical installations in Perth. If your lights or power fail we can rectify individual faults to get you going again. If the problem is more involved an experienced and qualified Cable Express Electrician can recommend a course of action. If necessary we offer professional services to rewire your switchboard or entire house.