Separate Switches For Split receptacle


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Old 04-28-15, 09:56 AM
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Separate Switches For Split receptacle

I am researching a project similar to BDOBS and can use some help. I have 12/2 stubbed to a exterior box. Would like to wire in two switches and pull 12/3 from the switches to an outlet at my pond and be able to control the top of the outlet with one switch and the bottom with the other. If I can't split a GFCI outlet I can install a GFCI breaker if that is the best way to go?

Was hoping someone could provide a diagram of the proper way to wire this up, or at the very least explain it all as I have searched hi and low online for a schematic with no luck.

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Old 04-28-15, 10:34 AM
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You just need to supply the gfi protection before the receptacles.
 
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I understand the GFCI protection part. What I was hoping for (need) is a picture of the wiring between the two switches and the outlet? 12/2 to the two switches, 12/3 from the switches to the top and bottom of the plug-in.
 
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Old 04-28-15, 01:05 PM
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At the switch:
  • White to White
  • Black of power in pigtailed to one screw of each switche.
  • Black of 3-conductor cable to remaining screw of one switch.
  • Red to remaining screw of the other switch.
At the receptacle:
  • White to silver screw. (Tab is not removed.)
  • Remove tab brass side only.
  • Red to one brass screw.
  • Black to other brass screws.
Grounds connected per code.
 
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Old 04-28-15, 07:12 PM
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The receptacles need to be weather resistant rated and a in use cover used.
 
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Old 04-28-15, 08:17 PM
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A diagram to go along with Ray's description.
Grounds are not shown but are expected to be connected.

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You'll need to break the bridge clip off on the hot (gold screw) side of the receptacle.

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