| Some times it is quicker and better to just abandon what is there and go from scratch.
Reasons to abandon:
(1) K&T can't be altered or added to.
(2a) You have ungrounded cable for a kitchen receptacle. Needs to be grounded.
(2b) Kitchen receptacle probably 15a/#14. Even if not counter top should, best practices, probably be 20 amp/#12.
(3)To hook up a three way correctly you will need to run #14 (or #12) 3 conductor NM cable but this can't be connected to the existing K&T. (See reason 1.)
You say conduit on your diagram. That might provide grounding. If it is rigid and not old style BX cable you may be able to run new wires. Are you sure you have K&T and not BX? |