Knob-n-Tube Wiring
Removal + Rewiring

Is Your Older Home Still Using Knob-and-Tube Wiring?

Upgrade Outdated Wiring for Increased Safety, Reliability,
Code Compliance, Insurance Liability
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If your home or property was built before 1950, it may contain knob-and-tube wiring, an outdated electrical system never designed to handle the demands of modern electrical appliances, technology and home renovations.

Our licensed, professional electricians can quickly assess and repair your electrical issues to ensure your home is safe, code-compliant and will maintain its market value. 

What is Knob-n-Tube Wiring?

Knob-n-Tube wiring is easy to spot. Porcelain knobs support the wires and ceramic tubes protect the wiring through the wooden framing. 

Knob-n-tube wiring, an electrical system installed primarily between the 1880s and 1940s. In some cases, even into the 1950s. While innovative for its time, knob-and-tube wiring is now considered outdated and potentially hazardous, especially when used in modern homes with significantly higher electrical demands.

Knob-N-Tube Wiring

30+ Year Old Home

Aluminum Wiring

Sparking Outlets

Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips

Warm, Discolored Outlets

Flickering, Dimming Lights

2-Prong Outlets

Why Replace Knob-n-Tube Rewiring?

Signs your home wiring, electrical system is outdated, unsafe and potentially hazardous.

Lacks Ground Wire

No protection for fire risks, shock, power surges.

Outdated System

Not designed for modern electrical loads, appliances.

Insurance Liability

Companies deny coverage, increase premiums.

Not up to Code

Complicate home sales, remodeling permits 

Age, DiY Modifications, Modern Electrical Demands Matter

Knob-n-tube wiring was designed for the electrical demands of another era. Modern homes typically have substantially more electrical equipment, appliances, electronics and dedicated circuits.

Potential concerns with an older wiring system can include:

  • Deteriorated wire insulation
  • Improper modifications, extensions
  • Lack of grounding on older circuits
  • Overloaded circuits
  • Inadequate electrical capacity
  • Previous DiY electrical work
  • Renovations completed without updating underlying wiring

Simply having knob-n-tube wiring alone does not tell you everything about the condition or safety of an electrical system.

Schedule an evaluation of your electrical system
by a qualified licensed professional.

Contact us today!

Signs To Replace Knob-n-Tube

Consider an electrical system evaluation if you have any of the following:

30+ Year Old Home

See Ceramic Knobs, Tubes

Buying, Selling Older Home

Planning Major Remodel

Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips

Discolored Warm Outlets

Flickering, Dimming Lights

2-Prong Outlets

Our Electrical Repair Process

Our licensed electricians assess your home, residential property and commercial electrical to identify issues
and repair problems quickly and safely. 

Identify Quickly

Diagnose root cause of electrical issues.

Expert Installation

Repairs by licensed, professional electricians.

Efficient, Clean

Seemless, low impact to your home, daily activities.

Audit, Test, Inspect

Test electrical system for safety, functionality and code.

1. Identify Quickly
Electrical issues are very common in older homes. We quickly identify the causes of your electrical issues and develop an end-to-end rewiring plan.

2. Expert Installation
We safely remove hazardous old wiring and install new, code-compliant, updated electrical systems.

3. Efficient, Clean
Your electrical system upgrade timeline is maintained, work areas are clean and organized wto allow minimal disruption to your daily life.

4. Audit, Test, Inspect
We comprehensively test your new electrical system for safety and functionality and ensure it is code compliant with local inspectors. 

Behind our Electrical Work

Violet Ray Electrical provides full-service electrical solutions for homes, residential properties and commercial businesses, quickly and safely updating clients’ electrical systems.

Our licensed, insured electricians deliver quality project work, supporting San Mateo County, Santa Clara County and the San Francisco Peninsula Since 2014.

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Licensed Electricians

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Transparent Estimates, Pricing

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Professional Installation

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Safe, Code Compliant

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End-to-End Project Management

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Fast, Clear Communication

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Minimal Daily Life Disruption

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Fully Insured, Certified

Remove outdated, hazardous knob-n-tube wiring,
update your electrical system today.

If your home is 35 years or older, call us for
a quick, honest home electrical inspection today.

 

Call us today

650-222-8250

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