Knob and Tube Re-wiring

OUR KNOB AND TUBE RE-WIRING SERVICES WILL KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE

If you have an older home with knob and tube re-wiring, you will need a professional electrical company with years of experience to handle the re-wiring. Look no further than Anton Electric Inc. We have been providing electrical services for residential customers for over 20 years, and knob and tube re-wiring is one of our specialties. We are a locally owned and family operated business, so we are familiar with the homes in the Philadelphia metro area, including our older homes. We offer free estimates for all our jobs.

What is Knob and Tube Wiring?

Houses built before 1950 often have knob and tube wiring. The wires are usually most visible in the basement, where you'll see rubber-coated wires strung from the ceiling. The wires are attached to joists and studs by porcelain knobs, and when they have to pass through wood, they do so through a porcelain tube. Today, knob and tube wiring is considered a safety hazard. One reason is that the rubber insulation degrades over time and flakes off, leaving exposed metal conductors. Another is that the wires dissipate heat and can start a fire when in contact with insulation. A third reason is that knob and tube wiring isn't grounded. The wires are run separately and not bundled in a single cable like modern wires.

For more information, or to schedule service and get a FREE estimate, call us at 215-836-9600.