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reachief
May 25, 2008, 04:47 PM
Originally Posted by stanfortyman
A 15A circuit would be OK, a 20A is preferred.
The disposal should NOT be hardwired. You should install a cord and plug on it.

No, the receptacle under the sink does not need GFI protection.

I would like to follow this question up.
So install a 20 amp circuit with a 20A outlet, but split the outlet into 2 with one for the diswasher and the second would go to the disposal switch to turn on this portion for the disposal?
Again thanks, Russ

stanfortyman
May 25, 2008, 05:09 PM
See my reply in the other thread.

When you split the receptacle, break ONLY the tab between the hot (gold) screws. Do NOT break the tab between the silver screws.