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For questions about Knob and Tube electrical wiring throughout the home. Sometimes abbreviated as K&T.
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How to identify a fixture/outlet and wiring to breaker as knob and tube?
I have spent time charting out all the lights, outlets, etc. in our house and what breaker they are each on.
I know that most of the original part of our house in knob and tube and the early 90's add …
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Test outlets to see if knob and tube? (grounded?)
Considering a rewire in the future and want to figure out which outlets (and ideally fixtures) are knob and tube. I know many are, some are not. Probably all 2 prong outlets are k&t, possible some 3 p …
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Box in knob and tube wiring between ceiling and cellulose?
I know that code says no cellulose insulation with knob and tube wiring because of possible heat build up. I also know that evidence of it causing fires because of this is scarce and a few states allo …
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Why does Knob and Tube need an air gap?
I know that knob and tube wiring needs an air gap to dissipate heat.
I know that modern sheathed cable does not need an air gap.
I know both are made of copper, one is grounded, one not. So why does …
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