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3 black wires, 2 white wires for wiring up a new switch?
See the solo black wire going to the switch (which is not pigtailed to other blacks)? You would be wise to mark that with red electrical tape. It's not a code requirement, but it will make things in ...
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Can you use Wemo Smart Switches Long Press to “Fake” a 3-Way Set Up?
So the answer here — specifically for Wemo — is to wire up the one switch which has a ground to the light, and then use a Wemo stage scene controller at the other “3-way” switch. This will allow the ...
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what size cable is needed for 0-10v dimmer switch
As for cables,
There are some specifically made for your application.
Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B-PCS Duo™ Cable – a cable that combines power conductors along with control/signal cables.
or this one ...
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what size cable is needed for 0-10v dimmer switch
As long as the 0-10V wires don't come anywhere near 120V, then common 18/2 thermostat wire should suffice and will probably be the pricing "sweet spot". Yes, you can daisy chain, similar to ...
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Jump a new outlet from 3-way switch
From what you've posted it's impossible to wire an outlet to code while keeping that switch functional.
In fact, what you've done is incredibly dangerous because you've supplied the hot to both outlet ...
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