What can We do to Extend The Service Life of House Wiring Cables?

Generally, the normal service life of wires and cables is within 20 years. However, it is not correct during use, and its lifespan is gradually reduced. Especially house wiring cables are very easy to age. The reasons for aging are also various. How to extend the service life of the wires? How should we extend the service life of wires in practical applications?

The life span of house wiring cables is related to the quality of the wire and the installation and use environment. When used for a long time, the insulation of the wire and cable is corroded by corrosive gas, and the insulation performance is gradually reduced, gradually aging, hardening, and falling off, and then it will not function as insulation. The insulation of house wiring cables is usually made of plastic and rubber, and it will age and lose its insulation after a long time of use, which is very dangerous. At this time, if two wires come into contact with each other or rubbing against something on the ground, electricity will run out, which will increase the temperature and generate sparks. And if there is flammable material near the wire, it is easy to catch fire.

Therefore, we can pay attention to the following points when using house wiring cables, which can effectively extend the service life of the cable.

(1) The wires should not be damp, heated, corroded, or bruised.
(2) The wires should be inspected after a certain number of years and should be replaced in time if any defects are found.
(3) Do not overload the wire.
(4) For the cables of the old building, if they are found to be flooded or wet, especially if the cables are out of repair and aging for a long time, please immediately ask an electrician to repair it.
(5) For cables that are prone to flooding, electricians should  relocate the cables, and take measures for overhead and moisture prevention.
(6) If there is a power failure on a rainy day, you should cut off the power immediately, ask an electrician to check the cause, and send someone to take care of it.

The above tips can effectively extend the service life of house wiring cables. JZD cable is a wire and cable manufacturer with more than 20 years of experience. If you know more about wires or understand our products, please contact us.