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golfnut1103

dishwasher/disposal wiring

golfnut1103
17 years ago

I'm trying to figure out how to fix my problem. I recently remodeled my kitchen, and moved my dishwasher closer to the sink. It has a pigtail and is using the same outlet as my disposal. The outlet is wired to a switch on the wall with another outlet occupying the same gang box. I want to be able to either use this switch to turn on my disposal, or connect another switch under the sink cabinet for the disposal. The switch turns on both the disposal and dishwasher, so I am having to unplug the disposal in order to use the dishwasher. It is impossible to fish another cable into the outlet below the sink. I have two cables coming into the box on the wall, and only one going from the switch to the outlet below the sink. What is the best way to get the results I a looking for? Thanks in advance.

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