Knob and Tube Replacement
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Today’s loads and appliances require more electrical current than knob and tube wiring can often withstand. Our electricians can replace your knob and tube today.
Knob and tube is now considered a hazardous way to power a home. The knob and tube wiring method is an ungrounded and open air installation. Predating all wire insulation safety code rules and scales poorly when high loads and power demands are connected.
Today’s electrical loads consume much higher current then household loads 50 years ago. Appliances such has cooking ovens and clothes dryers consume much more current then any electrical appliance available in the 1960's, when knob and tube was being installed.
Today’s electrical loads consume much higher current then household loads 50 years ago. Appliances such has cooking ovens and clothes dryers consume much more current then any electrical appliance available in the 1960's, when knob and tube was being installed.
Disadvantages of Knob and Tube Wiring
1) Due to outdated aging wire, knob and tube insulation will be damaged and brittle.
2) Knob and tube installations are not grounded systems. Ungrounded wiring installations are very hazardous to people and property.
3) Knob and tube installations are more than half a century old, which means there were more chance of physical tears and punctures to the conductors and wire insulation than newer wiring installations.
2) Knob and tube installations are not grounded systems. Ungrounded wiring installations are very hazardous to people and property.
3) Knob and tube installations are more than half a century old, which means there were more chance of physical tears and punctures to the conductors and wire insulation than newer wiring installations.
What can you do about Knob and Tube?
Removing knob and tube wiring and rewiring the home is the only solution to this electrical hazard. Replacing knob and tube wiring and rewiring a home not only reassures safety. It is also considered as an investment that adds value to homes.
If your home has knob and tube wiring, and you are concerned about the safety hazard that it implements. Contact us anytime!
If your home has knob and tube wiring, and you are concerned about the safety hazard that it implements. Contact us anytime!
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