inspected a home built in 1920. Majority of wiring appeared to be newer romex and older cloth. Noticed this splice in the attic wall. The middle wire while it did not have a ceramic insulator appeared to be knob and tube, not positive though. The entire attic had plywood down and I couldn’t see any wiring. Thanks for any help with this
that would be my guess and certainly an improper splice by today’s standards. recommend repairs by a qualified electrician.
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Thanks James. There were about a dozen or so splices in the home like this which I’m calling out. This was the only one that had possible knob and tube. Thanks for the quick reply
Were those live? Weird that they came from different directions and no knobs or tubes. Wasn’t done right from the onset.
I like the staples. LOL
Just an opinion. Older double conductor NM cable. Rubberized fabric coating sheath.
Conductor Terminations. No junction box to protect multiple conductor terminations.
Circuits grounded? Equipment bonded?
Observation: Updated residential 120 circuit cables. *If 240 undated note.
No junction box to protect multiple conductor terminations.
Recommend: A licensed electrical contractor review 120/240 circuit. Improve, Update, Protect where required.
Yep they were live. There were splices like this all over the basement. This is the only spot that resembled knob and tube.
Quite a few older 2 prong outlets. Numerous open grounds on other outlets. Then splices like this all through the basement.
Deal killer, Drew…LOL!
nah I think they’re still buying it
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That’s not knob and tube, 1970’s black cloth romex.
Needs to be in a junction box, or routed properly.