Wazzzer

How serious is it when a houses main supply from the road is still lead sheathed cable

rs1800-stew

y do u have a prblem mate?? cos im a trainee hi voltage sparky & i can find out really easily for u!!

The DIVA

iTrader: (3)

75% of the country still is mate.........perfectly normal..

Wazzzer

thats ok then, I know lead is bad when it runs your lights and power still (a lot of the shit I've had replaced is lead so far) but wasn't sure about this stuff. I was worried cos the whole house earths via the sheathing on this big fat lead cable

I'm gonna get SE round to have a look when we've done anyways as the plastic or rubber coating on the feed is starting to perish, might as well have them replace it as its their responsibility

rs1800-stew

to be honest id say its more than 75 % cos unless the cables have blown & carbonised really bad they wont change the cables they will either t-joint or straight joint the new type of cables! so if u havnt got a prob with ur supply then the lead cable is fine!!

Wazzzer

thats cool then, I didn't want any more to worry about. We were offered an electrical survey before we bought this place, I don't think we'd be living here now if they'd done one, some of the bodged wiring in here is unreal

rs1800-stew

if uve got some concerns it would be a good idea to get board in to have a look at it for u!

MAD Ade

iTrader: (1)

Lead is the best resister to moisture or any other contaminant, so the cables within are going to be like brand new, worry not

focusv8

You need to get the earth changed to P.M.E (uses the neutral) if it's available in your area.

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