Old VIR Cable rewired with new
Updated: Sep 19
If your Edinburgh tenement still relies on Vulcanised Indian Rubber (VIR) cabling for its stairwell lighting, your system is operating on severely degraded, high-risk wiring. Over decades of heat exposure, VIR insulation dries out, cracks, and crumbles away—leaving bare conductors exposed and creating a major fire and short-circuit hazard.
VIR cabling cannot be safely repaired; a complete rewiring is necessary to bring the building up to modern electrical safety standards. When undertaking a stairwell rewire, we recommend a full infrastructure upgrade to future-proof the installation:
Modern Wiring & Circuit Protection: Replacing hazardous rubber cabling with safe, durable 1.5mm wiring alongside modern Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs).
Control Optimization: Installing a dedicated astronomical Timeclock to manage lighting schedules accurately without energy waste.
Energy Efficiency: Converting old fittings with an LED Conversion to lower communal running costs and reduce ongoing maintenance.
Don't wait for a dangerous short circuit to force an emergency repair. Review our transparent Pricing for stairwell rewires and upgrades, or Contact us today to schedule a full circuit assessment.
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