What to know about knob and tube wiring
This is an example of what knob and tube looks like behind your drywall or plaster wall coverings. It is single wires running through porcelain tubes and held in place by the knobs. examples like this should be replaced if you are looking to upgrade your homes insulation. We are experts in fishing wires with the least invasive techniques.
Often times when you have an old or aged electrical system it can also have a fuse panel instead of a more modern type of breaker panel. When upgrading knob and tube wiring it is recommended that the fuse panel be upgraded at the same time. This ensures that the new wiring can be properly protected with GFCI and AFCI protection on the breakers. We can evaluate this with a free estimate.
Sometimes we just need to clean up open splices in the walls or attics when you discover them during other renovations. Items like this splice should be contained in a fire rated box with a cover plate so it could be accessed further in the future. This is a cost effective method to ensure a level of saftey while building the budget for future whole house rewires.