Articles about Knob and Tube Wiring

How to Upgrade an Old Fuse Panel

By Dave Rongey

Daniel in Rural, Nebraska asks: How to Upgrade a Fuse Box. Upgrading an Old Fuse Panel should be more than just replacing the electrical box, here’s what I suggest…

Tags: electrical wiring, fuse panel, home electric, home electrical wiring, home electricity, home wiring, install a panel, panel upgrade, upgrading fuse box to panel

Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring

By Dave Rongey

How can I replace knob and tube wiring? The Most Common Methods for Upgrading Knob and Tube Electrical Wiring, How to Upgrade Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures and Switches.

Tags: basement wiring, electrical question and answer, how to electrical wiring, knob and tube wiring, removing knob and tube wiring, replacing knob and tube wiring, upgrade wiring

Updating Knob and Tube Wiring for an Older Home

By Dave Rongey

Is it common practice to add new wire with old knob and tube wiring? How to Replace Knob and Tube Wiring, Replacing Old Electrical Wiring, What Areas of the Home to Rewire First.

Tags: adding outlets, electrical code, knob and tube wiring, replacing old wiring, rewiring a home, upgrading home electrical wiring

Knob and Tube Wiring and GFCI

By Dave Rongey

How to Add a GFCI Outlet to Knob and Tube Wiring or a 2 Wire Outlet: Identify the Polarity of the Circuit Wiring, Wiring the GFCI Outlet, Adding a Ground Wire to the GFCI Outlet

Tags: 2 wire outlet, electrical wiring, GFCI, gfi outlet, grounding outlets, knob and tube, old wiring, wiring a gfci outlet

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.