Wiring a Switched GFCI Combo Outlet To do this, simply connect the upper wire (there are two builtin wires on the back side of GFCI) to the line terminal of GFCI while the second wire should be wired to the incoming line (phase, live or hot) wire.

How do you wire a GFCI outlet and combo switch?

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Quote from Youtube video: So on the top is your switch leg which goes to an exterior light in this application and this is your neutral for the left side neutral and ground for your outlet here.

Can a GFCI outlet be connected to a light switch?





Electrically there is no problem with powering the light with the hot and neutral feed to the GFCI receptacle. You could use pigtails to the receptacle line (and not use the load connection) and to the light switch so the lights would’t go out if the GFCI receptacle tripped.

How do you wire a combination outlet switch?

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Quote from Youtube video: The secret to wiring a switch outlet circuits such as the outlet. Itself is constantly power is to remove the brass tab. That connects both the terminal 1 and terminal 2's together on.

Does a light switch need to be GFCI protected?

You might not be aware of it, but your bathroom lights could pose a safety hazard in the event that you have an electrical short. This is because GFCI (ground fault circuit interruption) protection is only required for outlets and switches, not light fixtures unless they are above the shower area.

Does power go to line or load on GFCI?

Power is connected to the GFCI line side. Protected receptacle(s) will be connected to the GFCI load side as shown below.

How do you wire a double light switch and outlet in the same box?





Connecting Separate Devices in a Double-Gang Box



To have the switch control just the outlet, connect the hot circuit wire to one of the switch terminals, and then connect the other switch terminal to the brass terminal on the outlet with a short jumper wire.

Can the outlets in a bathroom be on the same circuit as the lights?

No lighting outlets or other equipment can be fed from the same circuit feeding the bathroom receptacles. For example, a one-family dwelling has two bathrooms and a duplex receptacle has been installed in each. One 20-ampere branch circuit can supply power to both bathroom receptacles but cannot feed anything else.

How many GFCI outlets can you have on the same circuit?

There’s no limit. A standard GFCI will protect up to 20 amps, drawn from any combination of receptacles, either the built-in one or any number of additional ones connected to its load terminals.

Can you put lights and outlets on the same circuit?

Yes, you can. The average home uses an indoor distribution board that houses the breakers of the majority of circuits in the home. A circuit controlled by a 15A circuit breaker (which a lot of contractors use for general lighting) can also accommodate outlets.

Are GFCI outlets wired differently?



A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is a special type of outlet that detects dangerous ground faults and immediately turns off the power to stop shocks. You can replace almost any electrical outlet with a GFCI outlet. Correctly wired GFCIs will also protect other outlets on the same circuit.

Does a bathroom exhaust fan need to be on a GFCI?

Although the National Electrical Code (NEC) does not have a requirement for a bathroom exhaust fan to be GFCI protected, it is often specified by the manufacturer in the installation instructions when the fan is over a tub or shower.

Does a shower light need to be GFCI protected?

A. Master electrician Sean Kenney responds: The short answer is yes. Although the NEC does not require either the switch or the light fixture to be GFCI-protected, most lighting fixtures designed for use in a shower stall require GFCI protection to meet UL requirements.

What are the differences between GFCI circuit breaker and GFCI receptacle outlets?



GFCI Receptacle vs Breaker: Functionality

GFCI Receptacle GFCI Breaker
Protects only 1 outlet if it’s single-location Protects every outlet in the circuit
Protects downstream outlets if it’s multi-location Only one is needed per circuit

What type of light can go in a shower?

MR16 or PAR20 halogen lamps are common for shower recessed lighting, but newer LED recessed retrofits on the market enable you to incorporate energy-efficient LED lighting into your bathroom.

Does a bathroom GFCI need to be on a dedicated circuit?

Bathroom Electrical Code Requires AFCI and GFCI Protection



Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have long been required in bathrooms, but since 2014, the NEC has required arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection in every lighting and outlet branch circuit in the house, which includes the bathroom.

Do I need a 15 amp or 20 amp GFCI?

Do you? Kitchens and bathrooms should always have 20 amp gfci outlets. However, you must be using number 12 wire for 20 amp gfci or regular outlets If your wiring is number 14 guage then use a 15 amp. So, the wire size and breaker size together should be rated for 20 amps!

What is the electrical code for bathrooms?



The NEC requires that all outlet receptacles in a bathroom be GFCI protected. Outlet circuit must be 20 amps: The outlets in a bathroom should be served by a 20-amp circuit, separate from the lighting circuit, to provide power items such as curling irons, razors, and hairdryers.

What gauge wire should be used to feed a bathroom?

You’ll need at least one 20 ampere circuit to supply the bathroom receptacles, which cannot serve any other rooms. You cannot use 14 AWG conductors anywhere on a 20 ampere circuit, all the conductors must be 12 AWG or larger.

What happens if you use 14 gauge wire on a 20 amp circuit?

I would say 14 gauge wire anywhere on a 20 amp circuit is not OK. The purpose of the breaker is to cut off power before the wiring overheats. If you plug in several devices on an outlet that total 20 amps, you will exceed the safe working capacity of the 14 gauge wire without tripping the breaker.

Should I use 12 or 14 gauge wire outlet?

Only use 14-gauge wire for an outlet if the outlet is on a 15-amp circuit. If the outlet is on a 20-amp circuit, it should be wired with 12-gauge wire. You can also use 12-gauge wire for outlets on 15-amp circuits.