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Berkeley, CA – Old Home Wiring Danger – What is that? | Electrical Industry News

Knob and tube wiring (sometimes abbreviated K&T) was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1930s. It consisted of single insulated copper conductors run within wall or ceiling cavities, passing through joist and stud drill-holes via protective porcelain insulating tubes, and supp…

When should I call an electrician?

Before you move in. It's easier and far less expensive to do your electrical work before you redo the floors or paint. And why should you call in an electrician? Because electricity is a safety issue. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are over 67,800 home electrical fires every year caused by faulty electrical wiring. Each year, these fires…

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