Manayunk Electricians - Philly Area

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Hi BP Community,

I got my inspection report back for a duplex in Manayunk. Both sides have knob and tube electricals. 

Can anyone refer a good electrician that has experience with knob and tube, and would be able to provide a (hopefully free) estimate for the work? I’ve been told by numerous insurance companies that we won’t be covered without repair. Thank you!

Jesse

[Mike McCarthy]

Jesse Fields I’m sorry to hear the deal fell through, but if you’re not comfortable, it was the right answer.

K&T is like a lot of other ‘bad’ building products. Asbestos, lead pipes/paint, galvanized piping, etc.
its not that the product is bad, it all depends on the use. If you use a couple 60w bulbs in ceiling fixtures, you’ll never have an issue. But when you install new track lighting with a few hundred watts of lamps. Or insulate the attic and bury the wire. Or plug in a space heater... now you can start having issues.

Old wiring was just never designed for the power consumption we use today.