The sparky has confirmed our suspicions - that the whole house needed re-wiring. This isn't particularly good news but it's not bad news either. I'm looking forward to logical light switches, reliable plug sockets and no more fluorescent tubes whilst J is eagerly anticipating his movie projector in the rumpus room. Another exciting feature is going to be the possibility of retro-fitting a generator (to make us self-sufficient in the event of a power cut) and photo-voltaic solar cells (to help us get a bit closer to being off grid).
The copper pipes have deteriorated over the years as well so new plumbing is being put in across the house. This should mean the potential for a higher water pressure from our tanks though we may need a new pump for that as well.
And lots of old copper piping for me to turn into some kind of art - maybe something along the lines of this installation at Kaipara Sculpture Gardens.
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