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    reachief Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    May 25, 2008, 04:47 PM
    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
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    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.
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