On 3/26/2021 6:11 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
> On 3/26/2021 5:57 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>> Now is the time to see if you can run one circuit to the bedroom to
>> sleep well.
>
> I've considered that.Â* I've also considered adding a sub panel upstairs
> to do away with the 120 year old ceramic K&T fed fuse box that covers
> the first floor lighting, 2nd floor, and attic on 2 circuits with one
> shared neutral.Â* I really need to do something.
>
> One year, I ran a heavy gauge orange extension cord upstairs from a
> single circuit downstairs, but it was a huge hassle and tripping hazard.
> Fortunately my old masonry house stays relatively cool compared to some
> other dwellings; it's at least tolerable.Â* Eastern Ohio climate.

The sub panel may be a good solution. Insurance companies get a little
finicky about K&T too. Used properly it is not unsafe but over the
years sometimes it get hacked up.