Knob and tube electrical wiring is the oldest kind of residential wiring and it is now considered antique in the electrical trade. Porcelain knobs guide the wire along its run while porcelain tubes support the wire as it passes through wooden studs and joists. The old-fashioned wire is insulated by paper- or asbestos-wrap and is designed to be air-cooled.
Untouched knob and tube wiring systems are generally safe. Damaged, abused, or otherwise compromised knob and tube wiring systems may be unsafe.
Some potential problems include:
Improper Splices.
Exposed wires.
Ungrounded system.
Knob and tube wiring was state-of-the-art from the early 1900s until around 1950. Knob and tube systems were designed to power simple devices of the early 20th century that did not draw a lot of electricity by today’s standards.
If your house was built before 1950, you might have knob and tube in your house and not know it. Because knob & tube wiring is largely hidden behind walls, floors, and ceilings, and because homeowners tend to have done partial electrical upgrades over the years, it is advisable have an electrician visit your house and tell you if you have knob & tube
Knob and tube wiring replacement cost depends on how many circuits and devices are in your home.
Modern day electrical standards include improvements to new wire technology, the modern grounded electrical systems, and better wire installation methods.
Mr. Electric of Winnipeg are knob and tube removal experts. We pride ourselves on maximum respect to our customer’s lives and property – and the absolute minimal amount of holes.
Payment option is the most reliable, affordable and powerful infrastructure. Call Us Now at 204-949-9299
Untouched knob and tube wiring systems are generally safe. Damaged, abused, or otherwise compromised knob and tube wiring systems may be unsafe.
Some potential problems include:
Improper Splices.
Exposed wires.
Ungrounded system.
Knob and tube wiring was state-of-the-art from the early 1900s until around 1950. Knob and tube systems were designed to power simple devices of the early 20th century that did not draw a lot of electricity by today’s standards.
If your house was built before 1950, you might have knob and tube in your house and not know it. Because knob & tube wiring is largely hidden behind walls, floors, and ceilings, and because homeowners tend to have done partial electrical upgrades over the years, it is advisable have an electrician visit your house and tell you if you have knob & tubeKnob and tube wiring replacement cost depends on how many circuits and devices are in your home.
Modern day electrical standards include improvements to new wire technology, the modern grounded electrical systems, and better wire installation methods.
Mr. Electric of Winnipeg are knob and tube removal experts. We pride ourselves on maximum respect to our customer’s lives and property – and the absolute minimal amount of holes.
Payment option is the most reliable, affordable and powerful infrastructure. Call Us Now at 204-949-9299
