How old must my wiring be ?

RobUK · 2005-09-24, 06:06 PM

The Bakelite Corporation was founded in 1910, apparently, and became popular for household fittings in the 1930s and 40s. As the site I got that from appears to be American, you can be we were a good few years behind the times - I'd guess the fitting was put up around 1950. In which case, it's time your place was rewired. In fact, it should have been rewired 30 years ago, and again about 10 years ago, if memory serves. I'd be looking at smoke alarms, lots of flashlights and a fire extinguisher!

Rob.

2005-09-24, 06:06 PM	#2
RobUK I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 80	The Bakelite Corporation was founded in 1910, apparently, and became popular for household fittings in the 1930s and 40s. As the site I got that from appears to be American, you can be we were a good few years behind the times - I'd guess the fitting was put up around 1950. In which case, it's time your place was rewired. In fact, it should have been rewired 30 years ago, and again about 10 years ago, if memory serves. I'd be looking at smoke alarms, lots of flashlights and a fire extinguisher! Rob.