KNOB AND TUBE REPLACEMENT
YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST
If your house was built between 1880 and into the late 1940’s and you haven’t updated the electric service, chances are you have obsolete knob and tube wiring.
The risk of electrical fire increases dramatically in homes wired with knob and tube and therefore it should be replaced by a licensed electrician as soon as possible.
Facts About Knob and Tube Wiring
It is more hazardous than modern wiring because of its age, modifications that may have been made in the past, and its open nature, which make it prone to physical damage. In some cases, insulation covers the wires as well, adding to the potential hazard.
Knob and tube wiring has no ground wire so it can’t be used for 3-pronged appliances.
Advice for Homeowners with Knob and Tube Wiring
The best way to deal with knob and tube wiring is to replace it entirely. The next best option is to remove as much of the knob and tube wiring as possible and replace it with modern wiring. This will serve to remove as much load on the existing system as possible.
We have many years of experience with knob and tube installations as many older homes in our area still have this outdated service in place. Our team will gladly evaluate the system in your home. This will help determine if the system has been installed properly, that all modifications are safe, and if the system is operating within its designed capacity.
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