I think I thought of the drawback to the switch leg. If I ever want to replace the switch with a dimmer, I will probably wish I had just done...
That makes sense to me, but that's not much of an endorsement! Certainly easier to run one 2-wire cable between the attic and the switchbox than...
If I understand, I was going to "mimic the former outlet wiring, with one cable bringing power from the attic light j-box down to the unused...
Well that makes sense. That's probably why I didn't think of it! I must say, sometimes I wonder if I am being paranoid, the house has been here...
Thanks to everybody for the great info. Follow-up questions: 1) Since all new light fixtures come with ground wires and my 1950s house is not...
I hadn't thought about the issue of 2 different sources in the switch box. I know ideally, I would find where the outlet is getting its power and...
1) Let me get one question out of the way first: Am I correct that any dangers or potential shocks or appliance frying from possible shared...
Thanks. I have a larger overall plan but am taking my questions one at a time for clarity (mine). I intend to install a GFCI on the most...
I have an original switched outlet in my 1950s house. No ground, just wired with black and white wires in a sort of paper sheath. In the switch...
I am no expert so I will defer to the much smarter members here, but transitions like that are supposed to have CAULK not GROUT. Usually silicone...
This has been in the house at least 25 years. When you turn the handle, it "slips," meaning the handle will turn but not necessarily turn the...
I have a typical mid-50s CA tract house, 1162-SqFT, 3-bed/2-bath. Been here 25 years and I just mapped the electric circuits and some of it...
I will have a lot of questions and few answers, and I appreciate being able to get guidance and advice from those who know.
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