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    Feb 14, 2010, 11:28 AM
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    I have an existing wall switch that runs a duplex plug that operates the garbage disposal , there is one pair of # 12 wire that comes from swith to plug, when energized , breaker trips.
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    Feb 14, 2010, 11:30 AM

    I have a swith that runs the plug that the garbage disposal is plugged into, there is one pair of #12 wire from the switch to the plug whe turned on the breaker trips
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    Feb 14, 2010, 03:41 PM

    You say existing. Has it always done this?
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