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Question: Is knob and tube wiring safe?
Top Answer (45% of 11 votes): No.

Answer: No
Explanation: Do you have this in a home you need it removed
Alltypes electric llc
Answer: No
Explanation: Knob and tube was used in the beginning of residential wiring. The issues are that over a period of time, the insulation breaks down and falls off of the wiring. This causes bare spots on the wire and exposes the homeowner to the potential of electrical shock.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Unless covered with insulation.
Wetmore Electric Inc
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Answer: No
Explanation: It is not GROUNDED and has seen it life usage EOL (end of life) it is time to upgrade to modern times
D B Electric
Answer: Yes
Explanation: It is not inherently dangerous. The dangers from this system arise from its age, improper modifications, and situations where building insulation envelops the wires. It has no ground wire and thus cannot service any three-pronged appliances
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