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  • Jan 6, 2008, 09:51 AM
    AJ Hackett
    Electric wireing illustrations
    Where can I find illustrations showing how to wire properly?

    I have a box with one 12/2 line. I want to wire a GFI outlet and a switch that controls a light. These are independent functions.

    Thanks
    AJ
  • Jan 6, 2008, 10:28 AM
    hvac1000
    You can run a GFI with a switch and you can add a light. Where are you adding a switch and light to. (location)?
  • Jan 6, 2008, 11:24 AM
    tkrussell
    Here is a quick diagram.
  • Jan 6, 2008, 09:33 PM
    AJ Hackett
    Thanks for the input. This box is in the bathroom. The box has two devices; a GFI outlet and a separate switch that controls the light.

    I was told to attach two 12/2 pig tails to the line coming in and then wire each device with one pig tail each.

    The box is not currently wired in this manner. However, the GFI shows as Open Hot and the light switch does not work.

    BTW, they used to work.

    Thanks
    AJ
  • Jan 7, 2008, 11:49 AM
    peter030205
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AJ Hackett
    Thanks for the input. This box is in the bathroom. The box has two devices; a GFI outlet and a separate switch that controls the light.

    I was told to attach two 12/2 pig tails to the line coming in and then wire each device with one pig tail each.

    The box is not currently wired in this manner. However, the GFI shows as Open Hot and the light switch does not work.

    BTW, they used to work.

    Thanks
    AJ

    Have you reset the GFI?
  • Jan 8, 2008, 09:10 AM
    AJ Hackett
    Yes, I've tried to reset the GFI's. Neither will reset. I've got 2 boxes and both are not operating.
    AJ
  • Jan 8, 2008, 02:47 PM
    tkrussell
    Is it wired per my diagram?

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