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by Dave Rongey ©2007-2012
Summary:
Electrician Answers Questions about electrical rewiring aluminum wire, garage rewiring project, knob and tube electrical rewiring, old building electrical rewiring, rewiring an older home.

electrical rewiring aluminum wire

Question: I'm working on electrical rewiring of a remodel and I have found the wiring in this home to be a mixture of aluminum and copper.

garage rewiring project

Question: I have been attempting to rewire parts of my garage, so I could have drywall hung. The box in the picture contains 4 wires.

knob and tube electrical rewiring

Question: We are looking to buy our first home in a neighborhood that has many older homes (circa 1910-1930).

old building electrical rewiring

Question: Mr. Rongey, Thanks for this website. I have an above-average knowledge of electricity, and have wired projects before -from ground zero (I even installed the grounding rod and meter base on one job).

rewiring an older home

Question: My house is about 80 years old and still has the original wiring. Breakers are always blowing and I am afraid the insulation on the wiring is disintegrating.