Scotland's Profile
- Scotland
- 2005
- 2006
- Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Heights
- Billionaire Industrialist
- Male
- 36
Author's Posts
January 1, 2008
Knob and Tube Wiring
I'm buying an old house that has some knob and tube wiring. Some people have said it is bad news all around. Others have said that I must replace it ASAP. I've been told by my home inspector that it should be replaced but an electrician I spoke with said it should be OK right now, as long as the house hasn't had insulation blown into the exterior walls. Any thoughts on experiences with replacing it now or waiting a while? Thanks for any advice.
December 20, 2007
Galvanized Plumbing
I am in the process of purchasing a home built in 1915 that still has its original galvanized plumbing for the water lines. My home inspector stated that there is a lot of corrosion on the exposed joints of the galvanized pipes, and clear signs of past leakage. He also said that the pipes are likely corroding on the inside as well, and that the galvanized pipes should be replaced in the near future. My question is how urgent is this matter? Should I be worried about major leakage problems?. Is the water coming out of these pipes unhealthy? Thank you in advance for any advice.