Gfci Garbage Disposal Wiring

Pull the strippers toward the end of the wire to remove the insulation.

Gfci garbage disposal wiring.

In this episode i wire up a new switch and outlet for a new garbage disposal. Connect a short bit of black wire from the ungrounded hot feed wire to the upper brass terminal on the combo device. Gfci protection for this appliance is optional. The national electrical code nec does not require a garbage disposal to have gfci protection.

1 install a metal electrical box under the sink within reach of the garbage disposal power cord. Screw it to the back. Local code also may require a gfci outlet for plugging in a garbage disposal. Brain2000 dec 16 15 at 0 10 add a 10.

Only grip 1 wire at a time so you make the cleanest cuts. In that case you might want to get a gfci switch or breaker. Gfci protection of receptacle only if you only want to gfci protect the receptacle on the combo device you ll have to provide multiple feeds to the device. Strip 1 2 in 1 3 cm off the ends of each wire using wire strippers.

Keep in mind too that even if you put a gfci on the garbage disposal outlet the on off switch itself may not be protected. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features. The process for wiring a switched garbage disposal with an optional dishwasher this series of electrical wiring pictures shows how the actual wiring is attached using the top wiring diagram scenario 1 where the power enters at the switch box and a 3 wire cable runs from the switch box down to the grounded outlet which is usually located under the sink where it serves the dishwasher and the. Check for any loose connections in the wire compartment box at the base of the disposal.

The electrical circuit for the dishwasher and the garbage disposal is now required to be protected by gfci even though the outlet receptacle is not readily accessible or located above the kitchen counter top but rather the receptacle outlet is typically located below the kitchen sink where a cord from the garbage disposal and the dishwasher may be plugged into and accessible for servicing. I also wired up the dishwasher and got all the electrical stuf.