Electrical Wall Switch Variations

';	What types of switches are available for a garbage disposal? Wiring switches for a Light and Garbage Disposal. © By: Dave Rongey

Wiring a Disposal and Light Switch
[ad#block] Electrical Question: What types of switches are available for a garbage disposal?

I have a normal size electric wall switch that has two controls – one “toggle” is for the garbage disposal, the other is for a set of lights that I want to dim.
Do they make such a switch in a normal wall plate size?
It is in granite, so the switch size is standard?

This electrical wiring question came from: Terry, a Homeowner from Fishers, Indiana.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Terry.

How to Wire Switches for a Light and Garbage Disposal

Yes, either Leviton or Lutron will have a switch that will take care of your application.
Another option would be to purchase an Insinkerator switch package.
The Insinkerator is a unit that is installed under the sink and plugs into the non-switched outlet and has a pneumatic push button switch that is mounted into an opening in the top of the sink, the same as the dishwasher vent or optional hose unit. The Insinkerator has a receptacle outlet for the disposal to be plugged into.

The Following will assist you with your Disposal Switch Variations

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Wiring Diagrams

Disposal Switch

Garbage Disposal/Dishwasher Wiring
Fully explained dishwasher disposal wiring diagrams with pictures for wiring the outlet that serves a dishwasher and a garbage disposal. One very important element can be easily overlooked as you will see in these pictures.

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Wiring a Light Switch – Diagram 1

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Wiring a Light Switch – Diagram 1
Fully explained pictures and wiring diagrams about wiring light switches describing the most common switches starting with photo diagram 1.

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