DIY TIPS REPLACING OLD KNOB AND TUBE WIRING IN A OLD HOME

[@robinsymonds5353]

Good luck better than me 😂😂

[@joeybalogny6095]

most kt jobs are hard new wire you can do it its easy just take one room at a time and use 12-2 for outlets and if to code 14-2 for lighting.

[@scotts.4471]

Code violation to run romex on face of stud plus no supports running across attic

[@joeybalogny6095]

some of that romex was done from previous homeowner I staple my romex that is code in our area nec 336-18 romex support within 12" of boxes 4 and half foot inervals through holes in studs rafters I understand what youre saying but not every job is perfection or within my control of what was previously done if u think jobs are perfect please tell me how.

[@RussellWaldrop]

The world runs on code violations. I've never lived in a house that didn't have multiple. this is still infinitely better than what was there before. Risk vs. reward, especially if you are a DIYer like me. I got quoted 45k to replace the remaining K+T in my house (and some low voltage switching). Instead I'm going to run a single 12/3 up into the attic to power the bedrooms. 6 receptacles + lights. Two 20a opposite legs. Master bed gets 1 leg, other two rooms gets the other leg to share. Should be able to handle lights, TVs (if they are ever installed) and the window AC units. Going to start with it running in parallel and put a plastic jbox everywhere the old K+T has a tap (usually just to a switch/light combo). Once everything is ran and voltage tested, I can migrate all of the devices over time in case it takes a few days. Once that is done I can airseal and better insulate the attic space, then look into getting a service upgrade and some minisplits for the home. My entire house is a code violation. But it keeps me safe and dry. I replace a single branch at a time.

[@joeybalogny6095]

Sounds like you are doing it right doing one home run at a time.

[@RussellWaldrop]

@@joeybalogny6095 Yeah I'm doing more like a "bus" so to speak, where every device connection needs to go there will be an electrical box. Not ideal, but I'd rather not pull 10 cables lol

[@joeybalogny6095]

One home run at a time I do about 7 outlets per 20 amp circuit most older homes have 125 amp panels a 200 amp is the way to go but not always feasible the gutter box under the older panels can be difficult to deal with right on sounds like you got it.