On Feb 5, 2006, at 8:21 PM, jem@milleredp.com wrote:
>
>> This is an accepted technique for dealing with old, crumbling wiring
>> when
>> replacing light fixtures, etc. in older houses.
>
> I personally would not go blowing a whole lot of heat down the cable
> trying to shrink the tube all the way, the heat can't be good for
> what's
> left of the fabric insulation in there.
>
I slipped a narrow piece over what I think was the hot and a wider
piece over both lines and up into the armoring, which was a bear as the
cloth bunches up and expands when pushed. Hair dryer heat is all I had
and so far it looks like a solid installation.
jim
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