27-05-2015, 09:42 PM
Old black rubber is a code 1. That basically means it needs immediate attention. Rubber cable degrades to the point that it's a fire hazard basically.
PVC cable has been around for a long time now in various forms. Pre metric, stranded tin coated and even aluminium twin and earth still exist in many properties, some of it may test out ok insulation wise but some of it wont. You wont know what's in many installs unless you actually check inside the board and remove fittings.
I bet you a pound to a pinch of shit the surveyor wont have taken the cover off as they are not qualified or competent or insured to do it
PVC cable has been around for a long time now in various forms. Pre metric, stranded tin coated and even aluminium twin and earth still exist in many properties, some of it may test out ok insulation wise but some of it wont. You wont know what's in many installs unless you actually check inside the board and remove fittings.
I bet you a pound to a pinch of shit the surveyor wont have taken the cover off as they are not qualified or competent or insured to do it