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Limited Attic Space, no insulation, need help fast kellykungfu-deja 08-22-2005
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 22, 2005, 11:11 pm


kellykungfu-deja@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Wow, newsgroups are the best!!
>
> In San Francisco, knob and tube wiring can be covered with insulation
> (fiberglass or cellulouse but not foam), just as long as a qualified
> electrician inspects it and qualifies it with a certificate. I'm also
> more curious to what everyone says about the humidity/condensation.

That is more of a tough one, as local conditions come into play.

>
> Thanks
>
> -kelly
>
>
>
> Joseph Meehan wrote:
>> D. Gerasimatos wrote:
>> > I don't know the answers to your questions, but make sure you do
>> > not put insulation on top of the knob and tube wiring. It is
>> > against code and it is a fire hazard to do so.
>> >
>> >
>> > Dimitri
>>
>> I believe that is correct. Knob and tube by itself is very safe
>> wiring. It will support more power than today's cables of the same
>> size. However I seem to recall the prohibition against covering it.
>>
>> --
>> Joseph Meehan
>>
>> Dia duit

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit




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Posted by Matt on August 22, 2005, 4:32 pm


"It will support more power than today's cables of the same size."

Huh?



Posted by D. Gerasimatos on August 22, 2005, 11:52 pm


>
>"It will support more power than today's cables of the same size."
>
>Huh?


I think what he means is that the wires that were used for, say 15 amp
circuits before are a larger gauge than those used now. You could run
20 amps over K&t circuits designed to run 15 amps - at least in terms of
the gauge of the wire.


Dimitri



Posted by Chas Hurst on August 22, 2005, 8:11 pm



> >
> >"It will support more power than today's cables of the same size."
> >
> >Huh?
>
>
> I think what he means is that the wires that were used for, say 15 amp
> circuits before are a larger gauge than those used now. You could run
> 20 amps over K&t circuits designed to run 15 amps - at least in terms of
> the gauge of the wire.
>
>
> Dimitri

I think it's reference to insulation or lack of. With no insulation the
wire dissipates heat faster, hence the higher rating.




Posted by Matt on August 22, 2005, 5:37 pm


"I think it's reference to insulation or lack of. With no insulation
the
wire dissipates heat faster, hence the higher rating. "

OK, I'm officially terrified now.



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