So, this old wiring is called knob and tube (K&T) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knob_and_tube_wiring) . It occurred to me today that with these walls open, we can upgrade the outlets in the landing area outside of this bathroom (we keep our iMac there) and in our current master bedroom. As part of this, we will have to upgrade the master box anyway so we should just go ahead and add these extra lines now.
All of these black wires are an asphalt covered cotton cloth. There is no grounding (in any of the house) and I also just learned on that Wikipedia page that we may not blow in any insulation anywhere in the house where this is present.
All of these black wires are an asphalt covered cotton cloth. There is no grounding (in any of the house) and I also just learned on that Wikipedia page that we may not blow in any insulation anywhere in the house where this is present.
Right above the shower - not sure where it goes as it heads up into the ceiling beam.
The ultimate bathroom retreat is not complete without a bidet or better yet....a hand bathroom bidet sprayer. The hand sprayer gives you superior control and water volume and if the bathroom was not designed to allow for a bidet(the majority of them) it offers the convenience of installation on the existing toilet AND you don't have to get up and move every time! You will pay for it many times over in toilet paper savings which also makes this a very green thing to do. Available at www.bathroomsprayers.com.
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