Knob and tube (and tar-wrapped) wiring is still prevalent throughout basement and house. It needs replaced.
Items Needed
12-2 wiring for main hauls
14-2 wiring for 'service' lines
Instructions
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The goal will be to run modern wiring in parallel to the K&T 'main bus' then disconnect each branch and use existing wire as a pull cord to pull modern wiring from each outlet to the basement.