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Feb 4, 2007, 12:25 AM
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Recessed light in shower, GFI?
Hi there. I I want to put a recessed light above my shower, does it need to be gfi protected? If so, what is the easiest way to do this, since it can't be on the bathrooms regular light circuit. I was thinking switchleg out of the bathroom gfi receptacle?
Also, my panel is on the opposite side of the wall of my new bathroom, thus, all my circuits run above my bathroom, to enter the panel. Is there anything inherently wrong with this? (moisture problems, etc.)? Thanks!
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Feb 4, 2007, 04:49 AM
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It will need GFI protection if required by the manufacturer in the instructions, which most do. Makes a lot of sense, esp if you can reach and touch the light while in the shower. If the outlet circuit is for other bathroom outlets, then cannot put the light on it, If the outlet circuit is only for that bathroom then no problem, use it to protect the light. If needed you can use a deadfront GFI, looks like a receptacle but only has the test and reset buttons, and no holes for the receptacle.
No problem with wiring running above the bathroom.
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Feb 4, 2007, 10:12 AM
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Ok thanks! However, how do I use the deadfront, and a switch to control that overhead bathtub light? Thanks!
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Uber Member
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Feb 4, 2007, 10:38 AM
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The switch can be on the line side or load side of a dead front GFI. The deadfront and a switch will need a two gang box, as each takes the space of one device. Or you can locate the deadfront GFI below the vanity cabinet.
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Junior Member
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Feb 4, 2007, 11:51 AM
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OK, great... so that the deadfront is not visible, I could bring power to my switch gangbox, power my switch, run a line to the deadfront, say under vanity, then to the shower light?
Or, just have the shower switch separate, and have a double gang with the shower switch and deadfront?
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Uber Member
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Feb 4, 2007, 12:10 PM
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Either way that suits you is fine.
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