This is one of the big "oh no we have a problem" issues in the HGTV renovations.
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Knob and Tube Wiring
This wiring was done from the late 1800's to roughly 1940.
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This is the knob. The wires are fed through the guides to keep them from touching the walls.
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These are the tubes. The tubes insulated the wood from the wires.
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This is how the tube went through wooden beams & supports. The tubes insulated the wood from the wiring to.
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In my attic insulation, there was evidence of the wire covering being chewed on. A fire hazard!
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I had all the wiring replaced for peace of mind. It was a big and messy job! Expensive too!
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The original light fixtures had to be rewired too! I kept what I could because I loved most of them!
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I loved the push button light switches. Fortunately, I found safe reproductions!
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