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  • May 25, 2008, 04:47 PM
    reachief
    Do I split the under sink outlet?
    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
  • May 25, 2008, 05:09 PM
    stanfortyman
    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.

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