Garbage Disposal Wall Switch Wiring

Running the electrical circuit to power that garbage disposal is another matter however.

Garbage disposal wall switch wiring.

The black wire from the power source will go on the bottom screw. These wiring diagrams show typical connections. In this episode i wire up a new switch and outlet for a new garbage disposal. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire to the switch.

You can use any kind of switch for your garbage disposal as long as it has set on and off positions. Electrical wiring diagram for a garbage disposal and dishwasher. Wire in the switch with the black wires only. The diagram below shows the power entering the circuit at the grounded outlet box location then sending power up to the switch and a switched leg back down to the outlet.

If you do not already have the necessary switch controlled wall receptacle outlet adding this wiring is a job best done by a licensed electrician since it involves running cable and making connections at the main service panel. In some cases the original wiring was connected directly to the garbage disposal. Most codes require that the garbage disposal must be served by a dedicated circuit that powers no other outlets or appliances. I also wired up the dishwasher and got all the electrical stuf.

The black wire from the disposal will go on the top screw. The diagram above shows the power entering into the circuit at the switch box location then sending one power line for the dishwasher and a switched leg for the garbage disposal. The bare copper wire will screw onto the green screw on the switch.