Knob and Tube Wiring Rewiring In Norton Shores MI
Norton Shores MI has many homes with Knob and Tube... an ancient electrical system causing headaches for homeowners... rewiring is highly recommended.
What is knob and tube? It is the first standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1930s. An ancient electrical system for a time long ago.
When did they stop installing knob and tube? It was commonly installed up until 1940. The cost to install became higher than the multi-conductor wire and eventually became no long installed.
Does my house have knob and tube? If your house is older than 1950, then there is a very likely chance your home still has knob and tube wiring hiding inside the walls.
What is the disadvantages of knob and tube wiring?
1) Knob and tube wiring is ungrounded – with a hot wire and a neutral wire only – it uses no ground wire. There is absolutely no protection whatsoever when a fault occurs. Shocks and fires can easily result from faults caused by knob and tube wiring.
2) Knob and tube wiring uses sheathing for insulation and both of these disintegrate easily over time. Buildings that contain this type of wiring are old, the problem is increased. Current day wiring uses much better insulation materials that are much safer.
3) Older electrical systems use a 60 amp service but the wire is fused with 15 amps. This means that more current is flowing through the wire than it is meant to handle, leading to excessive heat and possible fire.
4) Older electrical systems didn’t carry high ampacity loads and these extra loads cause the insulation to become brittle, exposing bare wire and the capacity to overheat which can cause fires.
5) Older systems that use knob and tube wiring also use two-prong receptacles, restricting the use of small kitchen appliances. Since there is no ground wire, there is increased chance of shock and injury, especially around areas where water is prevalent. Kitchens and bathrooms are especially at risk.
6) Knob and tube wiring used "open splice" connections that offer zero protection from combustible materials if a short happens in your walls.
Can knob and tube be replaced? YES! Amp Electric West MI can offer a free quote to fully replace your knob and tube wiring. We have some none invasive technics that we can use to reduce the cost of such replacements!
Amp Electric West MI services knob and tube homes in Norton Shores, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Coopersville, Allendale, Walker, Nunica, North Muskegon, Muskegon, and our hometown of Fruitport MI.
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