How Do You Evaluate The Wiring In An Old House?
Evaluation of the external and internal wiring of an old house is absolutely essential when considering the purchase or rental of a house, especially if the building was erected before 1940. Modern home electrical circuits have an increased demand placed upon them due to a wider assortment of new devices which use more electricity than electrical systems were asked to support before 1940. Insulation coatings may have also become brittle and may begin cracking due to age. A personal evaluation will help in determining if further evaluation should be conducted by an electrical professional. Begin the wiring assessment by evaluating the service wires going into the house. Locate the incoming electrical service wires leading into the weatherhead (an upside-down hook at the top of a long pipe). The wire should be at least 10 feet high or more, shouldn’t be accessible by reaching from a window, and should have a circular loop before it enters the weatherhead to help water drip off the servic
