Knob and tube wiring is the original wiring method used from the late 1800s until approximately 1945. It is a system that involves stringing individual conductor insulated wire across porcelain insulators called “knobs,” and through other porcelain insulators called “tubes.”
Big Island Electric can help you if you have knob and tube wiring in your Kailua-Kona HI home or business. It may require rewiring to make your property safer.
This is an often-asked question. There are a number of concerns with knob and tube wiring. Some of them are listed here:
So, to answer the question “is knob and tube wiring safe?” we have to say that in our opinion, the answer is “no.”
In our opinion, rewiring the home is the only solution that correctly addresses knob and tube wiring. Other solutions like eliminating it only where it is open to view (in basements and attics), or installing GFCI receptacles, are band-aid solutions that we do not recommend. Although installing GFCI protection may be acceptable to the Electrical Safety Authority, GFCI receptacles may not work in situations with shared neutrals (commonly found in knob and tube wired homes).
Rewiring the home is an investment that adds substantial value to your home. It is a major project that may take 1-3 weeks, depending on the size and construction of the home. It is the best solution to serve your long-term interests.
Contact Big Island Electric if you have knob and tube wiring in Kailua-Kona, HI. We’ll help fix your electrical system and update your wiring. Call us now for a free estimate.
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We have over 20 years of industry experience.
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