Garbage Disposal Wall Switch Wiring

I also wired up the dishwasher and got all the electrical stuf.

Garbage disposal wall switch wiring.

In some cases the original wiring was connected directly to the garbage disposal. 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. The black wire from the disposal will go on the top screw. Most codes require that the garbage disposal must be served by a dedicated circuit that powers no other outlets or appliances.

This method may be upgraded where a surface mounted receptacle outlet may be installed under the sink and a plug and cord may be installed on the garbage disposal. Electrical wiring diagram for a garbage disposal and dishwasher. Wire in the switch with the black wires only. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire to the switch.

Loop the exposed end of the 12 3 cable s red wire around the brass screw. Running the electrical circuit to power that garbage disposal is another matter however. The diagram above shows the power entering into the circuit at the switch box location then sending one power line for the dishwasher and a switched leg for the garbage disposal. In this episode i wire up a new switch and outlet for a new garbage disposal.

The black wire from the power source will go on the bottom screw. The red wire powers the garbage disposal s outlet when you turn the switch on. The diagram below shows the power entering the circuit at the grounded outlet box location then sending power up to the switch and a switched leg back down to the outlet.