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Originally Posted by KCUnited
From what I've gathered the one with paint on it is the main power, the other 2 are travelers.
No bare wire in the box. From what I understand the box is grounded via a metal conduit, which may be a Chicago code thing. The house is brand new FWIW.
I just capped the ground wire from the dimmer switch and connected the others and it seems to work fine.
I'm open to any critique or feedback on that though as I've clearly never messed with electric at any level.
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If the entire box is grounded your initial instincts are correct.
I am not an electrician, but I've completely rewired the houses I've owned over the years. I'm used to the standard plastic residential boxes, 8/10/12/14 gauge wire.
Somebody will know what they are looking at with the orange stuff. You should be fine, though.