When you\u2019re looking for a new home there are many things going round your head. Is this home the right size? Is the garden good enough? What\u2019s the neighbourhood like? Is the third bedroom large enough for a double bed? But what people don\u2019t really think about is the electrics. <\/p>\n
And this is something that needs to change because the last thing you want is to buy a home and need to have the whole house rewired because the electrics are out of date. <\/p>\n
So whether you\u2019re house hunting or you have your own property, take a look at our checklist for knowing if the electrics need updating. <\/p>\n
1.Are there enough sockets? <\/strong>When you\u2019re looking around a home you probably won\u2019t think about the sockets, but this is important. Check rooms to see how many sockets there are and whether they\u2019re located in the right places. It\u2019s not a significant job to install more, but you\u2019ll need a professional electrician. 3. Is there an earth wire?<\/strong> This is difficult to check when you\u2019re house hunting, but easily something you can do in your own home. Look for an earth wire, which should be covered in green and yellow plastic. <\/p>\n 4. Is the fuse board ancient?<\/strong> This is one of the key areas to check and there are some sure-fire ways to see if you have an old fuse board. This includes:<\/p>\n
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\n2.Are there old accessories?<\/strong> A sign of outdated wiring in the house could be the use of old accessories such as switches and pendants. Be on the lookout. <\/p>\n