[quaker87]

Hey guys, my rental was recently inspected and the inspector pointed out a hot knob and tube line in the attic that was basically just hanging in space. Obviously this has to be secured, and he recommended I pickup a junction box to secure it in and he will re-inspect it in a month.

What type of junction box should I use? Plastic, metal, fiberglass? Does it matter? I have plenty of old plastic wall boxes..would these suffice if I put a cover on them? Also, what should I wrap the exposed end in? standard wire nuts? If there is a hot line exposed, can it go in the same box using a different wire nut?

Obviously I don't want a fire hazard (more than what k&t is already) but $6,000 to rewire isn't in the cards right now.
Thanks for your help guys!

 

[Kyle_in_rure]

I find it surprising that an unused line would be left live. Can you post some photos?
If it really is a random live wire, you can pretty much use any box, just make sure the wire is protected. (Metal boxes require bushings/clamps in the knockouts). You can put wire nuts on the end of the wires and put a cover on the box.

As always, make sure you turn off the fuse/breaker feeding it before you do anything.

 

[quaker87]

thanks for responding kyle. I will be over there again tomorrow as I have another electrician coming in to give me a price on upgrading the wiring and I will take a picture...

 

[Kyle_in_rure]

thanks for responding kyle. I will be over there again tomorrow as I have another electrician coming in to give me a price on upgrading the wiring and I will take a picture...

You may want to check my post again, when I first responded I misread your post, so I had to edit. :yes:

 

[Jim Port]

You could also cut it off at the last junction point.

 

[joed]

I would trace the wire back and cut it off at the nearest junction.