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OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Knob & Tube Wiring

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Knob & tube wiring“What is knob & tube wiring anyway?”

“Does my house have it?”

“Will my house burn down?”

You are under contract on a new old house. It’s your first venture into bungalow living & your home inspector has said that he has discovered knob & tube wiring. Because the majority of you are not electricians & many of you have never even heard this term before, I have put together these videos to help you understand what knob & tube is & how it could affect your home purchase.

Forewarned is forearmed!

SO LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT KNOB & TUBE WIRING

Knob and Tube – early electrical insulation (4:34)
EdisonTechCenter TechCenter

A great show ‘n’ tell!

Testing 100 Year Old Knob and Tube Wiring (13:34)
Electromagnetic Videos

Checking out a 100 year old system.

Issues with Old Electric Wiring | Knob and Tube (8:02)
Everyday Home Repairs

Issues of an aging electrical system.

So now that you know what knob & tube is, you can discuss it with your electrician & together, you can make some decisions.

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