Want to make under cabinet lights right

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Dshow

Discussion Starter · Jun 23, 2011

Greetings,
I installed under cabinet lights that I am sure are not to code... I would like to make it right. My first question, is it per code to contain an outlet and a switch in a duplex box?

Second question is, I've wired the switch into the GFI protected outlet beside it. I know you can't connect lights to this, but I've heard this switch can can control an outlet strip that the under cabinet lights plug into. Is that correct?

Thanks!

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Jim Port

· #2 · Jun 23, 2011

You can have the switch and the receptacle in the same box. You cannot however have the undercabinet lighting on the small appliance receptacle circuit. This is the one that you tapped into to get your power.

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Dshow

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 24, 2011 (Edited)

Thanks Jim. Can I run the switch to control an outlet strip right below the cabinets (approx 8" up)?

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mudworm

· #4 · Jun 24, 2011

Jim Port said:
You can have the switch and the receptacle in the same box. You cannot however have the undercabinet lighting on the small appliance receptacle circuit. This is the one that you tapped into to get your power.

Jim, does this requirement apply also to cabinets not in the kitchen? We are installing cabinets at our entry way (think mud room even though it's not a separate room). And I'm thinking about wiring receptacles and a switch to the in-cabinet lights this way.

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