How to wire with 14/3 wire with ground
#1
09-28-03, 05:44 PM
How to wire with 14/3 wire with ground
I would like to know how to wire a outside GFCl outlet and light with a switch using 14/3 wire with ground.
#2
09-28-03, 06:47 PM
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There is no need for 14/3 in this application. 14/2 will do fine.
This is a very simple project. A description of the larger picture would help us give more accurate advice. But the basic idea is to run 14/2 from power source to the GFCI receptacle, connect the power cable to the "line" side of the GFCI, run another 14/2 to the switch and from the switch to the light. At the GFCI receptacle, connect the cable to the "load" side screws if you want the switch and light GFCI protected (not required), or to the "line" side if you do not. At the switch, connect the two white wires to each other, and the two black wires to the switch. At the light, connect wires by color. Connect all grounding wires and screws to each other in each box. Use watertight boxes and UF cable outdoors. Protect and secure the cable in all locations.
There are a million more details, but it would take a book to cover them all. There's no need to write a book here, since there are many excellent books on home wiring available at your public library or home improvement center, and these books give step by step instructions, have colorful pictures, and give you enough information to do the job properly and safely.
This is a very simple project. A description of the larger picture would help us give more accurate advice. But the basic idea is to run 14/2 from power source to the GFCI receptacle, connect the power cable to the "line" side of the GFCI, run another 14/2 to the switch and from the switch to the light. At the GFCI receptacle, connect the cable to the "load" side screws if you want the switch and light GFCI protected (not required), or to the "line" side if you do not. At the switch, connect the two white wires to each other, and the two black wires to the switch. At the light, connect wires by color. Connect all grounding wires and screws to each other in each box. Use watertight boxes and UF cable outdoors. Protect and secure the cable in all locations.
There are a million more details, but it would take a book to cover them all. There's no need to write a book here, since there are many excellent books on home wiring available at your public library or home improvement center, and these books give step by step instructions, have colorful pictures, and give you enough information to do the job properly and safely.
#3
09-29-03, 08:39 AM
This reply presumes you plan on running a 14/3 cable to an exterior receptacle outlet-box from which you will extend the wiring to an exterior liting-fixture.
You can effect this with a 14/2 "Feed" cable which is connected to the "Load" side of an interior GFI receptacle. At the switch outlet-box, the 14/2 "Feed-In" cable connects to the 14/3 "Feed-Out" cable that extends to the exterior outlet-box.
The Red wire of the 14/3 F-O cable simply connects to the single-pole switch at one end, and at the other end, in the exterior outlet-box, connects the Black/Red wire that extends to the liting-fixture.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!!
You can effect this with a 14/2 "Feed" cable which is connected to the "Load" side of an interior GFI receptacle. At the switch outlet-box, the 14/2 "Feed-In" cable connects to the 14/3 "Feed-Out" cable that extends to the exterior outlet-box.
The Red wire of the 14/3 F-O cable simply connects to the single-pole switch at one end, and at the other end, in the exterior outlet-box, connects the Black/Red wire that extends to the liting-fixture.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!!
#4
09-29-03, 03:34 PM
It would be safest to run 3 wires to outside GFCI! and to set junction box above/ below switch, unless you have room for extra deep box for switch & all connections. Probably easiest is to run wire from existing outlet, whether or not it is now GFCI protected.
#5
10-02-03, 09:11 AM
Installing 14-3 wire
My husband posted the question about wiring a 14-3 wire to an outside GFCI and switch. He should of told you we are going to be running an above ground pool from this. We were told to get 14-3 wire for this project and that is why we are having problems. We could hook up 14-2 but are not sure about 14-3. We need to know where to hook the wires or if someone could point us towards a diagram. I have looked through many books but haven't found the one that could help us.
Thanks
Thanks
#8
10-02-03, 10:03 AM
Wiring a pool involves many things. Best get a book and read up on it, or pay someone to do it or you won't pass inspection or have a safe install.
Electricity and water do not mix well. Someone could die if everyhting is not done properly.
You need to consider such things as bonding together of all metal items (the pool, a metal ladder, the pump), rules regarding the type of plug that the pump may have, distance of the plug from the pool, requirement for a separate convenience outlet, and much more.
Back to your original question. There is no need for 14-3 to be run for an outside GFCI outlet. 14-2 is fine. however, if this is a large above ground pool and this outlet is for the pump, you had better consider using 12-2, if such an outlet is even allowed for the pump (depends on distance from plug to pool).
Electricity and water do not mix well. Someone could die if everyhting is not done properly.
You need to consider such things as bonding together of all metal items (the pool, a metal ladder, the pump), rules regarding the type of plug that the pump may have, distance of the plug from the pool, requirement for a separate convenience outlet, and much more.
Back to your original question. There is no need for 14-3 to be run for an outside GFCI outlet. 14-2 is fine. however, if this is a large above ground pool and this outlet is for the pump, you had better consider using 12-2, if such an outlet is even allowed for the pump (depends on distance from plug to pool).
#9
10-02-03, 10:25 AM
We'll need to know exactly what needs to be connected.Any exterior wiring will require an approved Wiring Method, such as PVC conduit or Liquid-proof flexible conduit.
It's best if the necesssary GFI protective-devices are located inside the house, instead being exposed to moisture and corrosion out-doors.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's best if the necesssary GFI protective-devices are located inside the house, instead being exposed to moisture and corrosion out-doors.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
