How to Wire a Garbage Disposal and a Dishwasher Outlet
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The Process for Wiring an Outlet for Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher: The Wiring Diagrams and step by step instructions as described below will help you wire your garbage disposal and dishwasher. |
Wiring a Disposal and Dishwasher Outlet
[ad#block]Electrical Question: How do I wire it so the switch controls the garbage disposal and the dishwasher.
- I have three wires the from switch to a duplex receptacle which are black, white and green.
- The switch is hot. All I have is the three wires I have mentioned and no other wires.
- I would like to wire it so the switch controls the garbage disposal and the dishwasher.
Thanks for your help,
Regards Mario
This electrical wiring question came from: Mario, from Lucerne, California.
Thanks for your electrical question Mario.
Wiring an Outlet for a Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher
Application: Wiring a Garbage Disposal Switch and Outlet.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – Best installed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, the location of the garbage disposal outlet and the available access for the electrical wiring.
Precaution: Identify the outlet circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing additional outlet wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
The Process for Wiring an Outlet for Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher
- The key to making the right wiring connections for a garbage disposal switch and outlet depends on where the power source is located. Once this is identified then the remaining wiring and electrical connections are fully understood.
- The Wiring Diagrams and step by step instructions as described below will help you wire your garbage disposal and dishwasher.
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