Need help with GFCI outlet with switch wiring
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Need help with GFCI outlet with switch wiring
I'm replacing regular outlet/switch in bathroom with GFCI. Currently there are 3 conductors, (red, white, and black). Switch operates bathroom light.
I need help with wiring. Pictures attached
Can someone please help me with wiring?
Thanks
I need help with wiring. Pictures attached
Can someone please help me with wiring?
Thanks
Last edited by pcboss; 07-22-13 at 11:34 AM.
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If the house black wire is connected to the side of the original device that has a tab and that tab has not been removed the wiring is:
The above isolates the light from the GFCI function so that if the GFCI trips the light remains on.
*Some GFCIs will accept two wires. If that is the case pigtailing is optional.
- One black wire of the new switch and house black pigtailed to the line side of the GFCI*.
- Other black wire of the new switch to house red wire.
- White house wire to silver screw line side of new switch.
The above isolates the light from the GFCI function so that if the GFCI trips the light remains on.
*Some GFCIs will accept two wires. If that is the case pigtailing is optional.