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1) Knob and tube wiring is two-stranded â with a hot wire and a neutral wire only â it uses no ground wire. There is absolutely no protection whatsoever when a fault occurs.
Yes definitely. In some spots, knob and tube is a deal breaker for a house sale and must be replaced before the house is sold. It's fairly dangerous to have around, even more so if it's brittle. I'd hire an electrician if you're not comfortable replacing it all yourself.