Garbage Disposal Wall Switch Wiring

Wiring your garbage disposal is needed so that you have control over turning it on and off.

Garbage disposal wall switch wiring.

Most codes require that. Wiring is simple and straightforward for a switch. Running the electrical circuit to power that garbage disposal is another matter however. This series of electrical wiring pictures shows how the actual wiring is attached using the top wiring diagram scenario 1 where the power enters at the switch box and a 3 wire cable runs from the switch box down to the grounded outlet which is usually located under the sink where it serves the dishwasher and the.

Loop the exposed end of the 12 3 cable s red wire around the brass screw. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire to the switch. The red wire powers the garbage disposal s outlet when you turn the switch on. You can use any kind of switch for your garbage disposal as long as it has set on and off positions.

Electrical connections for a garbage disposal disposal switch dishwasher disposal wiring in older homes. I recently installed a under the sink outlet for my 1 2 hp garbage disposal which is not on a gfci. You will be saving money by doing it yourself instead of hiring an electrician. If you do not already have the necessary switch controlled wall receptacle outlet adding this wiring is a job best done by a licensed electrician since it involves running cable and making connections at the main service panel.

Wiring a garbage disposal electrical question. The process for wiring a switched garbage disposal with an optional dishwasher. It can be completed in about an hour.