I just helped someone to replace an overhead light fixture in an old house with existing K&T wiring without wire termination ID. I referenced the light fixture terminal polarities to the nearest K&T ungrounded outlet but realized if that outlet is wired wrong so will my light installation. I have a non contact volt sensor but it was not working and also I was tempted to give the finger test but I'm getting old and my heart may not take the kick. I guess I should have referenced the polarities to a cold water pipe. What would you do?
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17 years ago