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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.
What to do if the home involved in your transaction has knob and tube wiring, it is recommended that you follow these guidelines: Have a qualified electrical contractor check the knob and tube conductors for sign of deterioration and damage.Some insurance companies may ask for a specific electrical contractor report.nob and tube wiring, on its own, is not inherently a problem. Some argue it does not have a ground conductor, but that is true of any wiring installed prior to 1960. The ground conductor â or third prong â is necessary if you are plugging in appliances that have a 3-prong plug.