QUOTE(livinginchangi @ Jul 20 2022, 04:26 PM)
I am buying a condo over 20 years of age. Do you suggest replacing the wiring of the whole unit? How much is the estimate price range for around 1200 sqf area with 2 bedrooms? Thanks guys.
It depends on whether the wiring is properly installed or hack jobs from kitcab people.The latter, u better replace, they anyhow install cheap wires.
So since ur doing refresh works
I would suggest refresh the DB box and bringing it up to code, that is, in terms of RCDs and MCBs.
Brand wise.. only trust ABB or Hager in Msia for the best. Hager cost more but equally good as ABB; usually spec ABB.
Like 30mA mains (whole house) and individual 10mA RCDs (PER water heater).
MCBs very cheap like RM7/8 each for ABB.
QUOTE(ongss @ Jul 21 2022, 11:17 AM)
Based on what I understand, the charging is based on the points, be it light or power socket. E.g. one light point is between RM 90 - RM140 (recent quotation I received). For 13A socket, RM 120 per point. 15A socket (for owen, washing machine, fridge), it is about RM 230 per point.
Have you checked the condition of the wiring?
I recently rebuild a new house. The wireman proposed 1.5m2 wire for the light. Out of curiosity, I checked my existing condo (which is 30 years old). The wire is much biger diameter. So, I think old propoerties used better quality materials. Of course, that also depends who was the developer.
U need to check what cable size used for the 15A socket.Have you checked the condition of the wiring?
I recently rebuild a new house. The wireman proposed 1.5m2 wire for the light. Out of curiosity, I checked my existing condo (which is 30 years old). The wire is much biger diameter. So, I think old propoerties used better quality materials. Of course, that also depends who was the developer.
If 2.5mm then there's no difference from 13A socket wiring.
Last time copper not that expensive, they don't cheat.
Be aware if you're not using best name brand cables (MCMA cartel like Mega Kabel/Fajar) or better ones like Caramay - everything else that's not in that price bracket are all substandard cables.
QUOTE(oRoXoRo @ Jul 25 2022, 04:58 PM)
yeah same for my old house, now i am hesitating to replace all my old wires as they have better quality.
Get a wireman to inspect the insulation and bring up the DB box to code also.
Jul 25 2022, 11:57 PM

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