On Oct 17, 10:28�pm, "DGDevin" wrote:
Zippy the Wonder Turtle wrote:

How dangerous is it to have old knob and tube wiring in your home?

Ask yourself this: if you were building a new home that because of some
legal quirk was not subject to today's building codes, would you install
knob and tube wiring? �If the answer is no, then why would you consider
keeping it in your existing home? �We replaced ours years ago and were
thrilled to see it gone. �No more worries about plugging in too many things
at once or adding outlets where we needed them, what a relief. �Plus we got
a break on our insurance premiums as well. �Rewiring a house isn't cheap,
but the peace of mind (not to mention the convenience of things like lights
in closets or motion sensor lights outside) made it a good investment.

Many homeowner companies including state farm wouldnt provide new
policies for homes with K&T. or if you can find a policxy it might
cost many times a home with modern wiring,

same thing applies to homes with fuse boxes,,,,,,,,

K&T hadd few outlets none with grounds, perhaps one outlet per room.
leads to over use of extension cords, trip hazards, damaged extension
cords can cause fires too.

now before people post its great the best wiring ever installed.

let me ask one question in 75 years how many new cars have you bought,
arent newer ones safer and better?

K&T had no boxes, exposed connections in walls if overheatred can
cause fires,,,

and lastly you cant insulate homes with K&T the lines are desiogned
to be in free air to prevent overheating.....