Powell Electric: Safety in Wiring

As safety is the primary concern of Powell Electric, we encourage all
homeowners to have their houses inspected to ensure their families are
safe. One of the leading causes of residential fires is faulty wiring, a
risk that can easily be avoided. Many older homes possess outdated
cloth wiring, which create a potential fire hazard and should be
replaced immediately. Since the time when cloth wiring was widely used,
building materials have advanced greatly, as have electrical insulators.
Since the 1960s, builders have been utilizing wiring insulated with
plastic and rubber. Plastic- and rubber-insulated wiring still serves as
a great choice today, as it provides minimal risk of fire. Multiple
studies have shown that cloth wiring breaks down when exposed to the
elements or to heat, making it hazardous and unsafe and creating the
need for it to be replaced by safer alternatives. Powell Electric
specializes in bringing old homes up to code with rewiring, eliminating
all cloth wiring in favor of modern insulated wiring, which meets all
city and inspections requirements.