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Knob & tube is notorious for causing fires. I'd get a second opinion on its safety. http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/knob-and-tube-wiring.shtml http:/
by taybin 13y ago
Knob & tube is notorious for causing fires. I'd get a second opinion on its safety.
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/knob-and-tube-wiring.shtml http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/knob-and-tube-wirin...
- danielweber 13y agoIt's safe.
- halostatue 13y agoKnob & tube left in place is generally safe. If you want to do anything at all with the electrical system, however, you'll need to upgrade the whole system.
- ars 13y agoKnob and tube is safe if enclosed (in a wall, ceiling, etc.). Surprisingly it's actually more safe than new wires! But if exposed and someone can touch it, then it's dangerous.
- toast0 13y agoIf it's been oked by multiple electricians, it's probably OK. As your article states, properly installed knob and tube is at least as safe as modern wiring. The major problem is that since knob and tube lost favor and today, demand for electricity within the home has grown considerably, and a lot of knob and tube systems were expanded improperly; this can happen with modern wiring as well. Also, the insulation issue.