Hi, we have a combination 2-single pole switch - one switch controls a ceiling light and the other switch controls a wall outlet (2 plugs). The switch is faulty (one switch doesn't stay in the off position). We got another switch but when we replaced it, one switch now controls the ceiling light and 1 plug from the wall outlet and the other switch controls the other plug in the wall outlet. When we moved the wires to other terminals, the ceiling light is always on and the outlet is control by one switch and the other switch doesn't do anything. There is 1 black wire, 1 copper (ground?), and 2 red wires. On the original switch, the black and 1 red wire were on the left terminals, 1 red on the right and the copper in the green terminal. (the switch had 1 green terminal and 4 brass-colored terminals) The new switch has 2 black, 1 green, and 2 brass terminals. We put the copper wire in the green terminal, the black wire in a black terminal, and the red wires in the brass terminals. Switch the black wire from one black terminal to another doesn't seem to make a difference. We've reversed the red wires but it doesn't help. How should we connect the wires so we have same control we had before? :confused: (1 switch to the light, 1 switch to the outlet) Do we have the wrong kind of switch? The light and outlet aren't controlled by anything else - just the wall switch we're trying to replace. Thanks! Lillian

Building inspector failed my final on electrical because I dont have receptical on my island cook top. I told him it was strictly a cooktop and was not going to be used as a worksurface. He claims if its an island it needs a receptical. I think its BS. Also I have some Christmas light Recepticals under the eaves of the house. Wired to a switch. He said they needed to be GFCI. The electricians says no it dont because of the height. But the inspectors says prove it to me. Then he will pass it. I also have a 4 plug receptical where my future workbench is going to be in the garage he claims needs to be GFCI. Is the inspector correct on all of these? Or is he just jerking me around? THanks LUis in Houston