Two wires going from garage to main house....House built in 1930..need advice

[David Nasser]

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[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Hmmm. Looks like a standard overhead 120V feed for a garage built prior to 1965 (roughly), which I see on a daily basis. I wouldn't refer to it as K&T.

The issues with this set up have been mentioned, and usually include inadequate height/clearance and deteriorated insulation around the conductors.

"Further evaluation" is not necessary. I usually recommend that the feed be installed underground as a safety upgrade, but there is no requirement that these be "upgraded."

[David Nasser]

Originally Posted by jpope

Hmmm. Looks like a standard overhead 120V feed for a garage built prior to 1965 (roughly), which I see on a daily basis. I wouldn't refer to it as K&T.

The issues with this set up have been mentioned, and usually include inadequate height/clearance and deteriorated insulation around the conductors.

"Further evaluation" is not necessary. I usually recommend that the feed be installed underground as a safety upgrade, but there is no requirement that these be "upgraded."

Thanks Jeff...

[Robert J. OConnor]

Originally Posted by jwilliams4

K&T is like a 1938 Chevy--a great little car in its time, but it wouldn't hold up to the demands of todays highway driving.

Good analogy

And there is always a concern about the integrety of the wire insulation on any really old wire.