"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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On 7/4/2011 12:18 PM, bob haller wrote:
Are your outlets 3 prong?

If you have K&T wiring you might as well replace it now and get some
use out of your money.

Homeowners insurance companies refuse to provide new insurance
policies to K&T homes .........

K&T usually isnt grounded, has few outlets making for more extension
cords a big fire risk.

just call state farm and ask about a new policy with K&T you will get
turned down flat.

if a future home buyer cant get insurance they cant get a mortage
so no one will want to buy your home

well maybe a cash buyer at great discount... which isnt good for sales
price.

think of how many new cars and other things you buy in 70 years, to
get modern safe things.

well the electrical system in your home is no different. nothing lasts
forever

Again, another incident of this lie. Insurance companies don't know or
care about the wiring.

Maybe, but I just changed my insurance company and they asked a lot of
questions, because my house was originally constructed in 1970, questions
came up about aluminum wiring, I am sure if the house pre-dated WW2, I would
have had questions about K&T wiring. One cannot make assumptions that apply
to every company, but many are getting particular on who they will insure,
and probably will increase the price if there are additional risks
discovered.