Timeline for Will a combination AFCI mitigate all safety risks imposed by K&T?
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| Dec 18, 2021 at 19:37 | comment | added | Saustin | So, with a properly rated, properly functioning "dual function" breaker, I should be good? My electrician is saying the "wires could still overheat" and wants to do a full rewire, but I don't necessarily buy that if the breaker is rated correctly for the wire gauge. | |
| Dec 18, 2021 at 18:16 | comment | added | George Anderson | I'd use "dufies" (dual function) breakers. Actually do 4 things: They have both types of arc fault protection, ground fault protection and over-current protection. Not all K&T wiring is bad, some of it was real craftsmanship. But for the most part, it's best to be rid of it eventually. | |
| Dec 18, 2021 at 18:07 | history | answered | Harper - Reinstate Monica | CC BY-SA 4.0 |