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is there a specific life expectancy for installations with pvc cable t+e for instance if so where in the regs is it cheers joe
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cheers guys so if it still passes a periodic it is still ok
Nothing that I've seen anywhere in a regulations book -- but there are numerous times brandished around in various books/articles you can find. Read one once that it was 25yr for T&E!!
Yes as Dillb says about different periods for inspections and some inspections may become more frequent due to the condition of the said installation. And yes I think the general guide of 25-30 years is a figure that gets banded about, however you can not fail an installation just because it is getting on a bit, this is where your testing and results determine things.
however you can not fail an installation just because it is getting on a bit
Excellent advise,I thought it was worth repeating because there is rumour there are still people not getting the message
The 25yrs was for installations of VRI cable and lead covered cable. The modern installation using Pvc could virtually last a lifetime , as long as t is installed properly and not overloaded. The only other consideration would be changes in designs of installation and sizes of appliances (KW), which as we know seem to increase in time. Back in 60's and 70's a domestic iron or toaster was never 2kw but they are common now.
installation life expectancy, if it's one of mine for ever!!!.
so who's to complain when you're dead?
Just rewired a VIR house and the cable under the floor was fine.... Made in Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean :smug: Didnt appear to have degraded at all, however where it has seen the light of day, or been warmed .... Different story.
Even the 5WWs know that a BS3036 DB is ILLEGAL and needs to be replaced before the house explodes.
GASP! But....But....But A Electrical Trainee told a client of mine that they were ILLEGAL! Surely the chap wouldn't have lied?As far as i'm aware, Wylex 3036 type CU's are still available to this day!! ...At least i know they were up to around 3 or 4 years ago....
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