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Location DB > Canada > Ontario > London > Highbury "Swamp" House > Highbury "Swamp" House > IMGP6500 19 / 19   IMGP6500 Description Controls Return to Main Location Page Return to Gallery Overview Edit this Gallery Edit this Picture Un-Subscribe this Picture Comments Posted by big_guy_1960 7/28/2006 5:18 PM | remove   On the beams - remains of late 19th century/early 20th century 'knob-and-tube' wiring system - bare wires passed through ceramic tubes drilled into wood members, turned corners at ceramic knobs. Extremely dangerous, was outlawed in both US and Canada. Posted by Peeping Tom 12/11/2006 6:31 PM | remove   The wires weren't normally bare...unless rats chewed through the insulation. I've removed tonnes of the stuff, it's normally covered in fibre and pitch, probably hemp fibre. Also, I don't think its been outlawed, you just can't install any more of it. Insurance companies are pushing people to replace it though, as it is really quite dangerous. It heats up quite a bit. Posted by rainman8889 1/13/2007 11:30 PM | remove   Exactly PT. Friends of mine bought a house that was built in the early 20s. It had knob and tube wiring that was modified by an amateur during the 70s. It was in really bad shape that the insurance company refused coverage until it was replaced. It was covered by a fibre insulation. The electrician who replaced it said it heated up quickly because it couldn't handle the load for today's demands. Posted by IDChris 1/24/2007 8:20 PM | remove   It's outlawed today, but when properly installed in it's original fashion,it was a safe wiring system. The bad rap comes from running todays appliances off of it adn tagging new circuits off existing runs, which lead to overheating of the wires and the low-temp insulation. And checkout those porcelian fuse holders on the far wall. How would you like to grope around in the dark for those fuses? Posted by eidolon 5/16/2008 2:11 AM | remove   Grand old house... I wonder what caused it's fall from grace. Nice gallery. Posted by BlenHeim 3/4/2009 2:23 PM | remove   my brother in law replaced a bunch of i in house he bought total pain in the but. Posted by phrenzee 10/18/2009 12:05 AM | remove   Nice! I explored this place around 2002. I might have some photos from that exploration. Now I must try to find them. Posted by Pepsi90919 5/14/2011 6:50 AM | remove   rainman8889 I can't imagine a K&T system modified in the 70s in the heydey of aluminum wiring. Game over. The house is burning down. If you'd like to add a comment, please login or register. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 468 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 741044445 pages have been generated.