Externally, the jollity of aged men has much in common with the mirth of children; the intellect, any more than a deep sense of humour, has little to do with the matter; it is, with both, a gleam that plays upon the surface, and imparts a sunny and cheery aspect alike to the green branch and grey, mouldering trunk.
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.
If the knob and tube wiring is active, most insurance companies will require that it be removed prior to closing or 30 days after closing. If the system is inactive, an insurance company might agree to write a policy.