Wiring a 15A 120V GFCI outlet in existing circuit ?
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Wiring a 15A 120V GFCI outlet in existing circuit ?
I have a 20A double pole breaker circuit with 12-2 wire ..(total 3 wires including ground) .and currently only one unit is connected to end of this circuit which is fan baseboard heater.
I want to add an GFCI outlet which is 15A 120V
How do I wire this new outlet in to this circuit?
I will put this new outlet in to metal box with weather protection cover as its on exterior wall.
Thanks in advance.
I want to add an GFCI outlet which is 15A 120V
How do I wire this new outlet in to this circuit?
I will put this new outlet in to metal box with weather protection cover as its on exterior wall.
Thanks in advance.
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Your current breaker is a two pole breaker supplying 240v to the fan/heater. You can't connect a 120v receptacle into that circuit. You'd need to run a new 120v circuit for your outdoor receptacle.