Lead sheathed 2 core lighting circuits /EIC

[EastCoastPete]

Evening All,
I'm changing a CU from rewirable to 6 x RCBO in a Victorian flat. The two lighting circuits are lead sheathed 2 core, they appear physically undamaged though I've yet to test them but is this an automatic EIC fail?
The switches and pendants are all plastic.
Thanks for any pointers,
Pete

 

[Pete999]

Evening All,
I'm changing a CU from rewirable to 6 x RCBO in a Victorian flat. The two lighting circuits are lead sheathed 2 core, they appear physically undamaged though I've yet to test them but is this an automatic EIC fail?
The switches and pendants are all plastic.
Thanks for any pointers,
Pete

Might want to think about warning your client that the lighting circuits need rewiring for safety's sake. Just saying it's your job Mate, you're the Sparks, your name on the EIC once the CU has been reinstated, and you issue the cert.

 

[James]

google says that cable type is between 65 and 85 years old.
i think you are seriously pushing your luck and judgement to claim that it is suitable for continued service.

they probably paid less than 2d per 100m so i think they have got their use out of it!!

 

[EastCoastPete]

Aye, thanks for your opinion gent. I'm already not happy and have not yet tested it. There's a reason we rewire!

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I wouldn’t be putting that into a new board. Rewire the circuits

 

[Andy78]

I'd also not be changing that board until rewired. What's the rest of the cabling like ?

 

[EastCoastPete]

I've tested the kitchen ring only so far, it's old colours but fine, as are the rest of the circuits but the case is closed on the lighting; rewire.
Thanks for your time people,
Best,
Pete

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I've tested the kitchen ring only so far, it's old colours but fine, as are the rest of the circuits but the case is closed on the lighting; rewire.
Thanks for your time people,
Best,
Pete

If there’s lead in the lights make sure there’s not some hidden amongst other circuits. 100% EICR before that board change.

 

[EastCoastPete]

Good point, thanks

 

[7029 dave]

I would not even consider a CU change, this material just crumbles away soon as you touch it, over 65 years old plus.
Explain to the client that it is way past its service and that rewiring these circuits should be addressed ASAP.