GFCI question
#1
01-12-03, 09:05 PM
GFIC question
I have a bath with no recept. I want to add one but tapping into the light supply (12/2) and use the light switch as a safety; turn light off, recpt. is off.
can this be done?
can this be done?
#4
01-13-03, 08:11 AM
Member
Here's an overview:
- Figure out everything on this circuit. No sense adding a new receptacle if the breaker blows every time you use it.
- Read a good book or two on home wiring.
- Pick a spot for the receptacle, no more than 36" from the rim of the sink. Try to pick a spot to which you can most easily run a cable from the light.
- Cut a hole for an old-work box.
- Run a new 12/2 cable from the light to the hole.
- Install the box and a GFCI receptacle in it.
- Make appropriate connections at each end. We can help you with that when you get this far.
