ceiling light with lathe

Nov 22, 2003 1 Replies

Margaret:



MF> I have a 1924 house with knob & tube wiring in some places. I am MF> having trouble following the single knob & tube wire in my attic after MF> it leaves the ceiling light. It seems to disappear into the attic MF> floor boards 2 feet before it reaches the edge where the top of the MF> wall of the room would be. How do I find this wire? Is there anyway to



You can sometimes use a portable AM radio tuned to an empty spot to trace wires. The wire will emit a buzzing noise (whatever is at the end has to be on - in this case the ceiling light).



I've also use a signal injector and radio - in this case the wire was disconnected. Since you probably don't do electronics as a hobby you probably don't have a signal injector handy but perhaps a friend does.


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Signal injectors, also called toner trackers are often used by telephone company or burglar alarm repairmen.

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