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Posted by RBM on July 25, 2006, 7:01 am
knob and tube is ungrounded, as was lots of Romex installed in the 50's and
60's . In some places its unprotected and subject to mechanical damage. The
stuff is OLD, but in my experience, most of the K&T I've seen, has been in
excellent condition, unlike rubber covered conductors of BX cables from the
40's and 50's, which breaks down and crumbles from heat. I would ultimately
replace it, but I wouldn't feel in any hurry to do it yesterday
> I'm sure this question has been posted and answered a thousand times
> here, but a family member who routinely asks me to walk-through homes
> she is interested in buying (because, as a walking Typhoid Mary of
> Money Pits, I have hard-earned knowledge) has asked me to jump on a
> particularly desirable (location, location, location) multi-unit this
> AM.
>
> One half of this duplex has knob-and-tube.
>
> I have read conflicting estimates of the integrity and safety of
> knob-and-tube on this group and other web sites. But I'm scheduled to
> go through the home in two hours and thought I'd post and maybe get
> some fresh insights.
>
>>From the street, and as far as the exterior foundation goes, this home
> is an absolute steal (new roof, great landscaping, has it all). My
> family member needs a place to run to as the result of a divorce and
> won't be able to take on both the mortgage and a complete rewire at the
> time of sale; hence, my post.
>
> Thank you as always for your responses.
>
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