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How to wire zwave contactor
Use only 600 volt wire.
Lamp cord, extension cords are not rated 600 volt.
Use copper wire only. Aluminum wire is fire risk and should be avoided or installed by professional.

30 amp breaker use 10 gauge /
120-240 volt 30 amp outlet can be installed on 30 amp breaker only/ use 10 gauge wire ... cannot be connected to 15-20-40 amp breaker.

Orange/ #10 gauge wire, with ground ... 30 amp capacity. Safe maximum: 30 x 80% = 24 amps.
Buy:
10-2 gauge/ 30 amp
10-3/ 30 amp
Southwire electric tools
Yellow 12 gauge 20 amp
120 volt 20 amp outlet can be installed on 20 amp breaker, but not 15 amp breaker/ use 12 ga wire.
... cannot be connected to 30-40 amp breaker. 1

Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps.
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12-2 gauge/ 20 amp
12-3/ 20 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
Rolls of stranded wire
HOOK UP Wires
multimeter
Multimeters
Voltage is tested across two separate wires. Ohms or resistance is tested across both ends of same wire. Amperage is tested along one or two points on same wire.
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Clampmeter for testing amp flow on line
Southwire armored cable cutter
Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, grounded neutral, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems still pose a risk to anyone working on electric power ... even when breaker is off.

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Telephone cable knife
Low Voltage Mounting Bracket for Telephone

Protect wiring from damage
Use nipper instead of pliers or screwdriver for removing staples (and nails). Do not damage cable or wires inside cable.

-Code says: Cable SHALL BE secured without damage to the outer covering. NEC sec. 336-15
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Electrically insulated tools
When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistance and heat on wire and creates possible weak point.
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Lever switchWeatherproof lever switch on outdoor lights
Safely operate outdoor toggle switch
Replaces outdoor cover
Install over top of ordinary switch
Works with single-pole, double-pole, 3PST, 3-way, 4-way switches etc
Use weatherproof box for outdoor
Can be used indoor or outdoor

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Leviton lever switch
Outdoor lever switches at Amazon

Resource
Cantex-toggle-switch-covers.pdf
Cantex-PVC-junction-boxes.pdf
Weatherproof wire connector

Weatherproof wire connector

Connector cavity is full of silicone
Built-in cover keeps silicone in place
Protect from water, dust etc
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Resource
How to select and install connectors

GFCI circuit breaker
A GFCI circuit breaker will protect all boxes on circuit.

Circuit must be grounded. Ground wire must be continuous and connected to each piece of equipment.

White wire on circuit breaker must be connected to Neutral busbar inside the breaker panel.

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Push down
single-pole breaker  double-pole breaker
1" wide Push down breaker
Buy single-pole:
Choose from 15 to 60 amp
Eaton CL series
Siemens 15-60 amp

Single-pole tandem breaker

Buy double-pole:
Choose from 15 to 125 amp
Choose from 15 amp to 200 amp
Eaton CL series circuit breaker
Siemens circuit breaker
Double pole GFCI


GE z-wave contactor GE Z-wave contactor

120 - 208 - 240 - 277 volt
40 amp
Range 50' indoor, 100' sight line outdoor.
Min temperature 4°F Max temperature 104°F
1 channel operation
DPST
Metal outdoor box/ Nema3R
Different brands interoperate with other brands zwave
Buy
GE z-wave contactor
Embrighten zwave contactor
Zwave from GE
Zwave from Leviton
Zwave from Aeon

Resource
GE z-wave manual
smartthings hub
SmartThings Hub
Zwave requires a hub ... and the hub lets you control zwave using phone or other hand held device
SmartThiungs is a popular brand
Smarthings says: "Ethernet-connected Hub plugs directly into Internet router and supports ZigBee, Z-Wave as well as IP-accessible devices."

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SmartThings Hub
More brands Zwave hubs
GE z-wave wiring 120-208-240-277 volt


Resources:
What is 208 volt
What is 277 volt
Switch 2 different voltages using Hot terminals 3-4 and dry terminals 5-6
2 Loads
GE z-wave wiring 120 volt/ 2 loads
Same wiring applies to 120-208-240-277 volt
GE z-wave wiring
GE z-wave wiring
Two loads, each same voltage
Same wiring applies to 120-208-240-277 volt
z-wave switch
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Control 240 volt with zwave switch
240 Volt Z-wave switch
Requires Neutral wire. Use ground wire as temporary neutral to check connection. Bring white neutral wire from any nearby light switch or outlet box

Buy:
GE zwave
Zwave from Leviton

Resource
See materials list and detailed wiring

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