Pete C. wrote:
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On Jan 29, 2:11�pm, "Bob F" wrote:
"Felder" wrote in message

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Howdy all. Does anyone have a tip for working in an attic covered with
cellulose insulation? We have knob and tube wiring in the attic
covered with mounds of insulation at least 18 inches thick. I need a
way to get the cellulose insulation out of the way so I can trace the
wiring and inspect/replace it. I can't just shovel the stuff out of
the way because of the wiring. I'm tempted to take my leaf blower up
there this weekend and see how that works. Anyway, I'm open for
suggestions.
Broom.
YOU SHOULD NEVER COVER KNOB AND TUBE WITH ANY INSULATION EVER!!

Its past time to rewire your home, and if you have a house fire its
very possible insurance wouldnt cover your loss

Second that, *HUGE* fire risk there. K&T wiring was and still is quite
safe - when it is left as it was when it was installed - all the risk of
K&T comes from people modifying it, over fusing it, burying it in
insulation and other changes.
..
It has been a code violation to insulation after about 1987 (394.12-5).

Never cover? Huge fire risk?
http://www.waptac.org/sp.asp?id=7190
(originally posted by Phil Munro) is a report to the Illinois Department
of Commerce and Community Affairs on adding building insulation around
existing K&T wiring. No record of hazard was found in the large number
of K&T installations that had insulation added around them. Also
addresses how some jurisdictions have handled the code aspects.


If the post was timely, I would suggest moving cellulose with a large
piece of cardboard. (good eye Duane)

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