Mike Lamb 39 Report post Posted October 5 Is this knob and tube in the attic? Or old Romex? The parallel wiring in the attic made me think twice. The basement had a lot of old exposed Romex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kibbel 53 Report post Posted October 5 The first pic is definitely k&t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 39 Report post Posted October 6 (edited) Definitely? I know it's hard to tell, but those insulated conductors in #1 looked too big to be carrying just one wire. Almost 1/2" I'd say. Edited October 6 by Mike Lamb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 59 Report post Posted October 6 51 minutes ago, Mike Lamb said: Definitely? I know it's hard to tell, but those insulated conductors in #1 looked too big to be carrying just one wire. Almost 1/2" I'd say. That's the...what's it called...it protects the wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kibbel 53 Report post Posted October 6 1/2" is just about right for the loom (additional protective sleeve) that enshrouds the single wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brric 0 Report post Posted October 7 (edited) deleted Edited October 7 by brric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
