Does anyone know how old this fusebox is?

[Deleted member 104532]

This fuse box is in the garage of my new house, does anybody know anything about it or the age of this item, I'm not sure how safe it is and in what condition the electrics are in there, so I have left it switched off, it comes straight from the electricity meter and goes to a socket, light switch and a fused spur for the outside light.

Thank you
Leo

 

[Pete999]

This fuse box is in the garage of my new house, does anybody know anything about it or the age of this item, I'm not sure how safe it is and in what condition the electrics are in there, so I have left it switched off, it comes straight from the electricity meter and goes to a socket, light switch and a fused spur for the outside light.

Thank you
LeoView attachment 38484

A guess late 50s early 60s

 

[Deleted member 104532]

Thank you Pete999, do you think that I should use it, or get a rewire, they are PVC cables going to and from it, and not rubber insulated ones.

 

[telectrix]

agree with pete. and it's non-combustible. probably good for another 60 years.

 

[Pete999]

Mornin Tel

 

[telectrix]

maybe get a local spark to check the installation out. get an EICR done.

 

[telectrix]

mornin' pete.

 

[Pete999]

Thank you Pete999, do you think that I should use it, or get a rewire, they are PVC cables going to and from it, and not rubber insulated ones.

What is it controlling?

 

[Deleted member 104532]

Ok, I will try it and see I everything is ok, and if it is, great

Thank you very much

 

[telectrix]

read the OP, pte. ( socket FCU light).

 

[telectrix]

Ok, I will try it and see I everything is ok, and if it is, great

Thank you very much

wahey. a bang test first thing sunday.

 

[Pete999]

read the OP, pte. ( socket FCU light).

Read I
an't even see straight this early

 

[Deleted member 104532]

it is controlling a lightswitch, a socket and an outside light, I have a photo of the socket and the switch too, attached to this post.

 

[Pete999]

This fuse box is in the garage of my new house, does anybody know anything about it or the age of this item, I'm not sure how safe it is and in what condition the electrics are in there, so I have left it switched off, it comes straight from the electricity meter and goes to a socket, light switch and a fused spur for the outside light.

Thank you
LeoView attachment 38484

Sorry Leo never read that, I agree

This fuse box is in the garage of my new house, does anybody know anything about it or the age of this item, I'm not sure how safe it is and in what condition the electrics are in there, so I have left it switched off, it comes straight from the electricity meter and goes to a socket, light switch and a fused spur for the outside light.

Thank you
LeoView attachment 38484

Sorry Leo never read your post fully I agree with Telectrix get an EICR done and see what transpires from the inspection,

 

[Deleted member 104532]

Ok, will do, Thank you for all of your help
Leo

 

[littlespark]

"Straight from the meter"? Does that mean it has its own supply, or is the house supply split through Henley blocks? Can that fuseboard be isolated if you do go ahead to change it Is that a pair of 16mm tails? Earth wire anywhere?
EICR definitely, nice wee job for someone

 

[Midwest]

This fuse box is in the garage of my new house, does anybody know anything about it or the age of this item, I'm not sure how safe it is and in what condition the electrics are in there, so I have left it switched off, it comes straight from the electricity meter and goes to a socket, light switch and a fused spur for the outside light.

Thank you
LeoView attachment 38484

Do you intend on replacing you kitchen or bathroom in your new house?

 

[Toneyz]

Do you intend on replacing you kitchen or bathroom in your new house?

Why do you want to put him in touch with wet pants and Kevin the kitchen fitter ?.

 

[Midwest]

Why do you want to put him in touch with wet pants and Kevin the kitchen fitter ?.

Didn't ask you

 

[The Ghost]

The kind of box you are looking at may have asbestos in it. So you need to be careful, very careful if it has. Usually in the fuse holder.