Need 3gang diagram for below items
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02-18-17, 12:05 PM
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Need 3gang diagram for below items
I am looking for a DIAGRAM that shows the following:
A switch that runs to the disposer
A standard unswitched receptacle
An unswitched receptacle with USB outlets (should wire like a standard.
An unswitched line that leads to the dishwasher (this comes off one of the outlets)
All wires are in the box already, I had to remove a Gfi receptacle because the dishwasher was causing it to trip and shut down the entire circuit.
When I pulled it some of the other connections came off so I need to be certain I am reconnecting everything in the proper order.
Thank you
Thank you.
A switch that runs to the disposer
A standard unswitched receptacle
An unswitched receptacle with USB outlets (should wire like a standard.
An unswitched line that leads to the dishwasher (this comes off one of the outlets)
All wires are in the box already, I had to remove a Gfi receptacle because the dishwasher was causing it to trip and shut down the entire circuit.
When I pulled it some of the other connections came off so I need to be certain I am reconnecting everything in the proper order.
Thank you
Thank you.
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02-18-17, 12:54 PM
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It sounds like you have some code violations. The dishwasher should not be on the counter top receptacle circuit. It should be on its own circuit or possibly shared with a disposal.
You are going to need to identify all the cables before you go any further since you should be dealing with multiple circuits. Are they labeled in the panel? Do you have a multimeter?
You are going to need to identify all the cables before you go any further since you should be dealing with multiple circuits. Are they labeled in the panel? Do you have a multimeter?
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02-18-17, 01:17 PM
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Yes I do have a multimeter, and all these lines are on one breaker.
Regretfully the wiring is from a house built in 1965.
Can I get rid of one receptacle and have the dishwasher on the incoming hot line.
Then carry the circuit thru the multipurpose receptacle and over to the disposer switch?
Regretfully the wiring is from a house built in 1965.
Can I get rid of one receptacle and have the dishwasher on the incoming hot line.
Then carry the circuit thru the multipurpose receptacle and over to the disposer switch?
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02-18-17, 01:24 PM
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the wiring is from a house built in 1965
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02-18-17, 01:25 PM
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Or, is there another way to run the circuit with the same incoming line that supplies the dishwasher unswitched, the disposer switched and the one receptacle?
I really hate to give up my receptacle there as it is the only one for my kitchen counters.
My breaker box is one floor down at the far end of the house so pulling a new line is pretty much out of the question. Im guessing that would be a huge electrician bill.
I really hate to give up my receptacle there as it is the only one for my kitchen counters.
My breaker box is one floor down at the far end of the house so pulling a new line is pretty much out of the question. Im guessing that would be a huge electrician bill.
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02-18-17, 01:36 PM
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Did you find what was causing the GFI to trip or is your plan to remove it ?
You mentioned standard receptacle, GFI receptacle, receptacle with USB power and switch.
That's four items...... in a three gang box ?
You should have three cables there.... power in, dishwasher and disposer..... correct ?
You do have some serious issues. #14 is severely undersized for that application.
Is this your own home ?
You mentioned standard receptacle, GFI receptacle, receptacle with USB power and switch.
That's four items...... in a three gang box ?
You should have three cables there.... power in, dishwasher and disposer..... correct ?
You do have some serious issues. #14 is severely undersized for that application.
Is this your own home ?
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02-18-17, 01:53 PM
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This is my own home.
I'll recheck the gauge on the wire, if I am correct it sounds like I am in need of an electrician!
I was unclear about what all was in the box...
Originally there was a switch that turns the disposer on/off.
Next to that was the GFI receptacle
Last was the multi purpose receptacle
What we were doing was adding the dishwasher into the circuit using a pigtail(?) off this circuit thru that box.
However once it was hooked up the GFI kept tripping.
My thought was the GFI is too sensitive for that run and to remove it, replacing it with a normal receptacle.
I'll recheck the gauge on the wire, if I am correct it sounds like I am in need of an electrician!
I was unclear about what all was in the box...
Originally there was a switch that turns the disposer on/off.
Next to that was the GFI receptacle
Last was the multi purpose receptacle
What we were doing was adding the dishwasher into the circuit using a pigtail(?) off this circuit thru that box.
However once it was hooked up the GFI kept tripping.
My thought was the GFI is too sensitive for that run and to remove it, replacing it with a normal receptacle.
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02-18-17, 02:32 PM
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My thought was the GFI is too sensitive for that run and to remove it, replacing it with a normal receptacle.
I'll recheck the gauge on the wire
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That's good to know about the gfci to dishwasher relationship. I'll check wire & breaker as well. One note is we never tried to run the dishwasher only checked to see if the circuit was complete by turning on the power button which showed the clock.
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02-19-17, 12:20 PM
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It is a 20 amp breaker
Wire is 14 gauge.
I'm going to remove the dish washer from this line and hire an electrician. I'd like to re do the set of plugs an the disposer switch. Is it safe to do all that off the 14 gauge?
It is a 20 amp breaker
Wire is 14 gauge.
I'm going to remove the dish washer from this line and hire an electrician. I'd like to re do the set of plugs an the disposer switch. Is it safe to do all that off the 14 gauge?
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02-19-17, 12:27 PM
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I'm incorrect again! I was looking at the numbers for the stranded wire!
All the wire is solid core and is 12 gauge!
Can I run the disposer & 2 receptacles off that? With a 20 amp breaker?
I also have 2 more receptacles in other locations on the same circuit?
If so what would be the diagram to run
-switch for disposer
-unswitched receptacle
-unswitched multi use receptacle!
All the wire is solid core and is 12 gauge!
Can I run the disposer & 2 receptacles off that? With a 20 amp breaker?
I also have 2 more receptacles in other locations on the same circuit?
If so what would be the diagram to run
-switch for disposer
-unswitched receptacle
-unswitched multi use receptacle!
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02-19-17, 01:32 PM
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Can I run the disposer & 2 receptacles off that? With a 20 amp breaker?
I also have 2 more receptacles in other locations on the same circuit?
I also have 2 more receptacles in other locations on the same circuit?
