I've wrecked out K&T from old houses in the past. I used to use the tubes to sharpen my knives. Resently, I've had some people asking me about K&T. I would compare K&T to a Model "T" Ford. You can't just go down to the auto parts store, and buy parts. Why? Because it's old and out of date. I can see a use for it from time to time (and Calsparky's situation sounds like one of them), but modern wiring methods are the only way to fly, or drive (since we are talking about Model T's). Does anyone know what era that K&T was the predominant wiring method? I would guess the 20's.
With corn on the knob in my teeth,
Doc
