On Feb 12, 8:04�pm, "Bob F" wrote:
If, as the paper said, K&T was typically #12 wire fused for 15 Amps, I can
certainly see why the worry is exagerated.

"S. Barker" wrote in message

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The problem with this theory is that it's never been proven. �There's never
been a fire that was proven to be because of K&T wiring that was covered by
insulation. �It sounds good on paper and gave the NEC boys something else to
screw people over about, but in all reality, �it just doesn't happen.

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K&T was designed for free air flow around conductors at all times.
insulation prevents that and can cause overheating and ultimately a
fire since connections are soldered in walls, get solder hot enough
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is it worth the risk of having K&T covered by cellouse? one has no way
to know what if any repairs modifications and damage that may have
occured over a 100 years or more...............

but hey its your home, doesnt effect anyone but you..............