I'm replacing a gfci receptacle under my sink foe my garbage disposal and dishwasher. However I dont remember what wires went where. I have three wires 1 black, 1 red, and 1 white. I tried connecting the black wire to the line on the brass screw and the red right under that on the load brass screw and the white on the line silver screw. but my disposal stays on and the switch doesn't control it. What am I doing wrong
Did you replace a receptacle WITH a GFCI? Your setup sounds like a split receptacle, especially if you originally had a DW and a garbage disposal plugged in.
Thanks,
I went to menards and the guy told me I needed a gfci receptacle. I took it back and got a standard outlet and installed it and it worked fine. Thanks Again!
Sarah :thumbsup:
Um, this recepticle is under the sink? In the kitchen? I'm not a code expert, but I believe the guy @ menards was right, you _need_ a GFCI. Even if code doesn't require it, it's right next to water, GFCI is the way to go!
Yup, missed the part about the split receptacle, won't work. I just like to be safe w/water, but agreed, under the sink isn't in the sink... But where's the switch for the disposal? If it's switched I've seen people reach for that switch w/wet hands more times than I can count (myself included.)
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