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Updating old 3-way switches that have old wire rope?

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Just change the switch, The type of wire has no bearing. The insulation will be brittle. If needed wrap the ends in the box with electrical tape. Only other solution is replacing the wire which means ripping out the wall and ceiling to get to the wire.

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