Wiring Basement Question
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Wiring Basement Question
I am wiring a room in my basement and have a few questions...following is what I have completed.
1. have the main wire (14/2) coming from the the main panel to a GFCI outlet.
(note) local code dictates that the first thing on the circuit is the GFCI outlet when other outlets are underground.
2. 14/2 wire coming from GFCI outlet to outlet(2)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(2) to outlet(3)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(3) to outlet(4).
3. I need to wire a ceiling fan/light combination.
[Question] - Can I run another wire from the GFCI to a switch and then a 14/3 from the switch to the fan/light? If this is possible, how would I wire it?
Thanks
PS - I am a novice homeowner...but I can read.
1. have the main wire (14/2) coming from the the main panel to a GFCI outlet.
(note) local code dictates that the first thing on the circuit is the GFCI outlet when other outlets are underground.
2. 14/2 wire coming from GFCI outlet to outlet(2)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(2) to outlet(3)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(3) to outlet(4).
3. I need to wire a ceiling fan/light combination.
[Question] - Can I run another wire from the GFCI to a switch and then a 14/3 from the switch to the fan/light? If this is possible, how would I wire it?
Thanks
PS - I am a novice homeowner...but I can read.
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Originally Posted by fbell3
I am wiring a room in my basement and have a few questions...following is what I have completed.
1. have the main wire (14/2) coming from the the main panel to a GFCI outlet.
(note) local code dictates that the first thing on the circuit is the GFCI outlet when other outlets are underground.
2. 14/2 wire coming from GFCI outlet to outlet(2)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(2) to outlet(3)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(3) to outlet(4).
3. I need to wire a ceiling fan/light combination.
[Question] - Can I run another wire from the GFCI to a switch and then a 14/3 from the switch to the fan/light? If this is possible, how would I wire it?
Thanks
PS - I am a novice homeowner...but I can read.
1. have the main wire (14/2) coming from the the main panel to a GFCI outlet.
(note) local code dictates that the first thing on the circuit is the GFCI outlet when other outlets are underground.
2. 14/2 wire coming from GFCI outlet to outlet(2)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(2) to outlet(3)...14/2 wire coming from outlet(3) to outlet(4).
3. I need to wire a ceiling fan/light combination.
[Question] - Can I run another wire from the GFCI to a switch and then a 14/3 from the switch to the fan/light? If this is possible, how would I wire it?
Thanks
PS - I am a novice homeowner...but I can read.
To put it a little more clearly, take the black from the 14/2 and split it between the two switches(giving them power in), then on the out side of the switches take each of the hots on the 14/3 and connect one of them to each switch and then connect the same color to the appliance you want that corresponding switch to operate.
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While I wouldn't argue with an inspector, especially on something this easy to do, the NEC rules are that a GFCI is required in your case only if the basement is unfinished. If the basement is finished then there is no code requirement for a GFCI. Local rules, however, may supersede this.
But as I said, if your inspector wants GFCI protection, then by all means provide it. I wouldn't argue this unless you have some reason to, such as you plan to plug in a refrigerator or a freezer and GFCI protection could be an issue with food spoilage due to a nuisance trip.
But as I said, if your inspector wants GFCI protection, then by all means provide it. I wouldn't argue this unless you have some reason to, such as you plan to plug in a refrigerator or a freezer and GFCI protection could be an issue with food spoilage due to a nuisance trip.