[Knjjpl]

While changing a light fixture in a 1960s house I discovered different type of wiring. Possibly k&t. One end is copper only and the other is copper with a coil around it. Can I put my fixture up with l&n wiring and if so which wire goes with which lead?

Thanks

 

[TarheelTerp]

While changing a light fixture in a 1960s house I discovered different type of wiring.
One end is copper only and the other is copper with a coil around it.

Take a photo of your discovery and post it

 

[joed]

Never heard of a description of copper with a coil around it unless the coil came out of the wire nut that was holding it together. Post a picture of this strange wire.

 

[joecaption]

Just a guess but, does it look like this?
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...8E41157F2ADB7B95A5D94D4C5004&selectedIndex=14