How to adapt old electrical installations to current Regulations for greater Safety and Efficiency

Old electrical installations are a real danger to their inhabitants. Too many homes have outdated installations, which require immediate intervention.
The key is to periodically evaluate them and take appropriate measures to comply with the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations, improve energy efficiency, and prevent electrical risks.

Electrolomas, a company specializing in the manufacture of electronic circuits and industrial wiring, as well as the assembly of electromechanical equipment, warns of this avoidable technical threat.

Main deficiencies in old electrical installations according to current regulations

Being informed is the key to properly preventing this dangerous reality. Electrical renovations should be initiated as soon as any of these common deficiencies in compliance with current regulations are detected:

• Lack of grounding. In any environment, work or home, the risk of electrocution and failure of sensitive equipment increases.
• Lack of residual current circuit breakers or failure to meet the required sensitivity. Protection against direct contact is therefore reduced.
• Conductors with insufficient cross-section or deteriorated insulation. The risk of overheating and fire is significant.
• Lack of independent lighting circuits and a lack of electrical outlets and high-consumption appliances. The consequence? Excessive overloads.
• Obsolete electrical panels, without standardized labeling or thermal-magnetic protection.
• Failure to comply with current accessibility and electrical efficiency requirements.

Practical steps for the safe and cost-effective modernization of electrical installations

Modernizing an outdated electrical installation must be planned with a focus on safety, efficiency, and savings. The process always begins with a complete and reliable technical inspection carried out by specialists. This is essential to identify risks, unnecessary consumption, and weak points.
Then, the electrical panel should be updated with thermal-magnetic and residual current protection devices that comply with current regulations.
Likewise, old cables should be replaced with conductors of the appropriate cross-section, always made of flame-resistant materials. Next, it’s time to incorporate grounding connections in each circuit, as well as independent circuits to avoid overloads.

Specialists also recommend installing LED lighting systems and installing consumption control devices. Both measures clearly improve electrical efficiency.
When dealing with older electrical installations, as well as modern ones, consulting specialists is essential. The same applies when purchasing or ordering electronic circuits, industrial wiring, and electromechanical assemblies. Contacting Electrolomas is the best decision.