Home RewiringBy B.K. Electric Services

Do You Need It?

Was your home built between 1960 and 1970?

Then you might have aluminum wiring

What’s wrong with aluminum?

Aluminum overheats easilyIt has a higher rate of expansion than

copper wiring which means:◦Loose connections◦Arcing◦Melting◦FIRE

Rewiring Your Home

If you need to rewire, here are the steps you should take:◦Tour of your home◦Detailed list◦Hire an electrician

If You Missed It

1: Tour Your Home2: Create A Detailed List

3: Hire An Electrician

The Tour

Write down the list of appliances you plan to use and where.

If you know where any GFCI outlets will be, make a note of them

The tour is about creating a work scope

The List

From your notes, you should make a detailed list

List what kind of permits you’ll needList what kind of wires you’ll need (fire,

security, data, etc.)Set your budget

The Electrician

Choose a contractor that will do the most work for your budget

The electrical contractor should obtain all the permits and be familiar with standards

Let him or her walk with you through your home

Loose Ends

Old breaker panels should be checked for their coating

A cracked coating can mean big trouble for you sooner than later

Check for◦Burn residue◦Cracked insulation◦Loose connections

Watch Out For That Tree!

Old homes may have existing infrastructure that may interfere with wiring

Do NOT cut through pre-existing pipes or you may permanently damage your home.

TIPS

Expect surprisesKnow what you want doneBe flexibleThe stubborn branch breaks while the

bendy branch adapts.

Contact Us

For more tips, visit us at◦http://www.slideshare.net/BKElectrianServices◦http://www.bkelectricianservices.com

Or contact us at◦bkelectric1@gmail.com◦(310) 430 2300