> tube and knob wiring I was actually reading that properly done tube and knob wiring isn't much more dangerous than the current standard. The problem was tha

> tube and knob wiring I was actually reading that properly done tube and knob wiring isn't much more dangerous than the current standard. The problem was that it had to be exposed to dissipate heat, which led to a lot of people working on their own electricity. Improperly done tube and knob wiring is drastically less safe than current standards when done wrong. Fwiw, I live in a place that had tube and knob on the outdoor porch, and I hated it. Scared the shit out of me that it would get wet and start a fire, but it wasn't my house and I have no idea if tube and knob wiring is safe to get wet.