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Working life span of twin; and twin & earth cables.

Sparkingchip over 3 years ago

We have not had a discussion lately about the anticipated working life span of PVC insulated twin; and twin & earth cables lately.

Given that many installations have PVC insulated twin; and twin & earth cables that are now over fifty five years old if we issue a satisfactory EICR with a recommendation to retest after five years the cable will actually be over sixty years old by the date the retest is due.

How much consideration do you give to putting in writing that you consider that sixty year old will still be okay to use?

Andy B.

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0 Former Community Member over 3 years ago

My dad fully rewired their house in 1978 , the wiring is as still like new.

i changed the Fuse board about 15 Years ago and everything tested up like new.

i have absolutely no doubt if I did an eicr in 20 years time it would still test up just fine.

so to answer the question imo modern pvc pvc twin & earth should last a lifetime.
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0 Former Community Member over 3 years ago

My dad fully rewired their house in 1978 , the wiring is as still like new.

i changed the Fuse board about 15 Years ago and everything tested up like new.

i have absolutely no doubt if I did an eicr in 20 years time it would still test up just fine.

so to answer the question imo modern pvc pvc twin & earth should last a lifetime.
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