adding a receptacle to existing switch?
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adding a receptacle to existing switch?
I just remodeled our bathroom and put in a new light fixture. The old fixture had an outlet in the base of it and that was the only outlet in the bathroom. Now with a new fixture, I have no outlets in my bathroom. Is it possible to put in a combination switch/single outlet in place of the wall switch? Is this available in a GFCI? thanks!
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Your local inspector allowed a remodel of a bathroom and didn't require a 20A circuit brought to a new outlet near the sink? Wow.
Depending on how many wires are in the switch box, you might be able to add a combo switch/recept. I've not seen them with GFCI too.
Depending on how many wires are in the switch box, you might be able to add a combo switch/recept. I've not seen them with GFCI too.
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Shut off the breaker and pull the switch out of the wall without disconnecting any wires. See if there is a white wire attached to the switch. If not, then yes you can put a combo switch/GFCI receptacle there (Leviton makes one). But if there is a white wire attached to the switch, then you will need to run a cable from the light box to a location for a new receptacle.