Should garbage disposal be connected to GFCI?

The National Electrical Code (NEC) does not require a garbage disposal to have GFCI protection. GFCI protection for this appliance is optional. Garbage disposals should be either hardwired or connected to an outlet through a grounded electrical outlet.

Can you put a switch after a GFCI outlet?

No. GFCIs receptacles cannot be switched, nor can they be split. Best bet is to use a GFCI breaker in the panel, then you can use regular receptacles that you can split and switch, and everything will be protected.

What kind of switch do I need for a garbage disposal?

The power switch for the garbage disposal is a common toggle type that looks exactly the same as a light switch, usually mounted on the backsplash, or the wall just above it. Such switches are sold at hardware stores and home improvement centers.

How do you hook up a GFCI to a garbage disposal?

How to Wire a GFCI Outlet for a Garbage Disposal

Install a metal electrical box under the sink within reach of the garbage disposal power cord.
Run 12-gauge, 2-conductor cable to the box in metal conduit.
Strip about 6 inches of sheathing from the end of the cable with a utility knife and separate the wires.

Can lights be on a GFCI circuit?

Lights and fans above bathtub sunshowers are required to be GFCI protected. Only receptacle outlets are required to be GFCI protected, however, there is nothing prohibiting additional outlets (such as lighting outlets) from being protected.

How is a GFCI outlet connected to a garbage disposal?

Diagrams include a switch to control a gfci protected garbage disposal, wiring a protected light, wiring a protected duplex receptacle and unprotected light with the built-in switch, and connecting the switch to control the gfci outlet itself. This diagram illustrates the wiring for a Cooper gfci combo switch device to control a garbage disposal.

How does a Cooper GFCI combo switch work?

This diagram illustrates the wiring for a Cooper gfci combo switch device to control a garbage disposal. Here, the gfci outlet, the switch, and disposal are all protected from ground faults.

Is the light controlled by the GFCI switch?

This way, the light can be control by the GFCI switch but it is not GFCI protected load. Same as the above wiring, the ordinary outlet / receptacle is GFCI protected and controlled by the switch as it has been connected the load terminals of GFCI.

Where is the white wire on a GFCI outlet?

The other switch wire is connected to the LOAD hot terminal on the combo device. The white wire running to the disposal is connected to the neutral LOAD terminal on the combo. In this wiring, the gfci protects a standard duplex receptacle connected to the LOAD terminals on the combo.

This diagram illustrates the wiring for a Cooper gfci combo switch device to control a garbage disposal. Here, the gfci outlet, the switch, and disposal are all protected from ground faults.

How is a GFCI outlet connected to a light fixture?

Wiring a GFCI Outlet with a Light Switch and Protected Receptacle. In this wiring, the gfci protects a standard duplex receptacle connected to the LOAD terminals on the combo. The built-in switch controls an unprotected light fixture on a separate electrical source. The source to the outlet is connected to the LINE terminals on the gfci.

Can a GFCI switch be spliced with any wire?

Either wire on the switch loop can be spliced with either switch wire, but the white wire should be marked black on both ends to identify it as hot. With this arrangement, the source to the light can be controlled at the combo, but the light will stay on if the gfci trips due to a short.