GFCI Switch/Outlet Combo-replacing nonGFCI-9 wires in box-switch works/notoutlet
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GFCI Switch/Outlet Combo-replacing nonGFCI-9 wires in box-switch works/notoutlet
Help- I've read all the other posts relating to this subject, but could not find the answer to this issue:
Followed previous advice given -
If I understand correctly, you have three black/white/bare cables coming into the box. Let's call the cable providing incoming power "P", the cable providing outgoing unswitched power "D", and the cable providing outgoing switched power to the light "L". I'll use "b" to indicate a black wire and "w" to indicate a white wire. Grounding wires and screws will hearafter go unmentioned, but I assume you know what to do with them.
There are many ways to connect this up depending on what you want to be GFCI protected and what you want to be switched. For now, I'll assume that you want only this one outlet to be protected (i.e., no downstream GFCI protection) and that you want only the one light to be switched.
Use a wire nut to connect these four black wires together: Pb, Db, one of the two switch wires, and another short segment of black wire (called a "pigtail"). Connect the other end of the black pigtail to the LINE HOT screw.
Use another wire nut to connect these four white wires together: Pw, Dw, Lw, and a white pigtail. Connect the other end of the white pigtail to the LINE WHITE screw.
Connect Lb to the other switch wire."
So I did this. My switch works the light, the outlet has no power, with the switch on or off. Help! and thanks...
Followed previous advice given -
If I understand correctly, you have three black/white/bare cables coming into the box. Let's call the cable providing incoming power "P", the cable providing outgoing unswitched power "D", and the cable providing outgoing switched power to the light "L". I'll use "b" to indicate a black wire and "w" to indicate a white wire. Grounding wires and screws will hearafter go unmentioned, but I assume you know what to do with them.
There are many ways to connect this up depending on what you want to be GFCI protected and what you want to be switched. For now, I'll assume that you want only this one outlet to be protected (i.e., no downstream GFCI protection) and that you want only the one light to be switched.
Use a wire nut to connect these four black wires together: Pb, Db, one of the two switch wires, and another short segment of black wire (called a "pigtail"). Connect the other end of the black pigtail to the LINE HOT screw.
Use another wire nut to connect these four white wires together: Pw, Dw, Lw, and a white pigtail. Connect the other end of the white pigtail to the LINE WHITE screw.
Connect Lb to the other switch wire."
So I did this. My switch works the light, the outlet has no power, with the switch on or off. Help! and thanks...
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Welcome to the forums.
I would start by confirming that your "Pb" and "Pw" pigtails are making good contact inside the wire nuts. I would also use a voltmeter to test across the back of the outlet just to be certain power is at the outlet.
Good luck with your project.
I would start by confirming that your "Pb" and "Pw" pigtails are making good contact inside the wire nuts. I would also use a voltmeter to test across the back of the outlet just to be certain power is at the outlet.
Good luck with your project.
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Thank you... I have checked all my connections a few times as I initially was wondering if this could be the cause. i do not own a voltometer, so I guess that will be my next step. I did think there was power tho, due to the light turning on and off with the switch. any other suggestions??
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You could try a lamp in a socket with pigtails going to the contacts on the back of the outlet.
The fact that your light circuit works only proves that those wires are making good contact inside the wire nuts.
The fact that your light circuit works only proves that those wires are making good contact inside the wire nuts.