Quote Originally Posted by AndyD View Post
I can't tell from the photos if they cotton covered or PVC
definitely PVC

but either way it's unsheathed so it should be free from contact with other services
So just for clarity, if it is open wires like that then no contact with other services (eg ducting). If the wiring was flatwire would it then be OK, or when would it be OK?

Have you ever seen inside one of your sockets? I'd be interested to know if the earth and the neutral connections are linked at each one.
Earth is separate, steel conduit running down the wall, then earthed at the top in the attic where it exits the brickwork.

Thank you for the answers
G