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<blockquote data-quote="binky" data-source="post: 504060" data-attributes="member: 490"><p>simple answer is test and ascertain what state the cable is in. The recommendation is that cable that passes inspection is good for another 5-10years. Beyond that there is no reg that says cable should be changed because it is old, however it may be worth digging out cable lifetime advice. Can't remember were I saw that info last, but something like 2.5mm being used at full tilt 24/7/365 could have a lifespan as short as 5 years, or 50 years under light domestic use. The only other thing you can do is advise the client that the cable is old and likely to become unreliable soon, but again, testing would indicate that. </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="binky, post: 504060, member: 490"] simple answer is test and ascertain what state the cable is in. The recommendation is that cable that passes inspection is good for another 5-10years. Beyond that there is no reg that says cable should be changed because it is old, however it may be worth digging out cable lifetime advice. Can't remember were I saw that info last, but something like 2.5mm being used at full tilt 24/7/365 could have a lifespan as short as 5 years, or 50 years under light domestic use. The only other thing you can do is advise the client that the cable is old and likely to become unreliable soon, but again, testing would indicate that. [/QUOTE]
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