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[David C. Macy]

This house was in need to have the entire system replaced.

I thought I would share some photos.

First ones are some of the branch wiring. Second ones are the mains & subs.

Im had to laugh when I saw the night light of Mary at the kitchen counter. This is probably why the house hadnt burned down yet. The exterior porcelien fixture buried in the metal siding was sweet!

An open grounded receptacle built into the window frame?

The round receptacle was the bathrooms only outlet.

Live wires all over the place.

Push matic mains, Live wires all around, knob & tube, rust, moisture.

The home is 127 years old.

Enjoy the photos. I did.

[David C. Macy]

This was a 2 for one special. I made sure I had on my protective gear.

Do you think the SEC sheathing is worn? Nothing like a little rust.

How many wires can we jam into a sub panel.

Q. I do have a question. The meter base & SEC appeared to be 100 amp aluminum. I couldnt find any info on the pushmatic mains or breaker to evaluate the breaker amps. Where does push matic indicate there panel rating & breaker amperage.

Thanks

[David P. Valley]

David,

An upgrade is imminent.

The amp rating on a pushmatic is always on the side of the pushmatic itself. Wire size appears to be 100 amps per.

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[bandag]

Dave, Who lived there? Probably an elderly couple that didn't have too many "modern convienences" and made out ok all these years with those antique receptacles. Look out when the modern crowd moves in with 3 kids! better install smoke alarms