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Cable With Same Plug And Slot (RJ11), What's The Purpose?

That looks like a DSL filter. DSL "piggybacks" on a regular voice line. The DSL modem will automatically block out voice frequencies. DSL filters are used on all connections EXCEPT the DSL modem to bl …
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Wire a 4 wire outlet to a 3 wire outlet

Your 3-wire stove could have one two possible sets of 3-wires. Hot/Hot/Neutral - e.g., NEMA 10-30 - In this case, it is missing the ground wire, which has been required for many years but is often gr …
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Source for 2-pin barrel-connector extension cable? 12v

only 12V, I would: Chop a cable in half Carefully strip a couple of inches of the outer insulation from each cut end Hopefully find insulated wires inside that can be connected with wire nuts or Wago connectors
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What connector for always on light switch wires?

There are two common types of wire connectors in the US (I think other places don't use wire nuts as much): Wire Nuts The classic brand is Ideal, sample here from Amazon. …
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What adjustments to the stove gas line so the dw will fit with the cabinets + countertop?

You typically get a small area, primarily at the bottom of the back of the dishwasher, for utility connections, including pass-through to other appliances. It will vary somewhat by dishwasher manufact …
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Does the NEC allow chaining wire connectors within a single junction box?

I'm pretty sure that's OK, subject only to box fill issues. However, you have a beautiful METAL box! You don't need to do this! See my long list of metal box advantages, #8 and #9. At least one incom …
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