How Do You Wire A GFCI With A Switch?
When remodeling or upgrading a kitchen or bathroom, you may have to replace a regular receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to come up to code. If you are adding a new switched device, such as recessed lighting under a cabinet, you also have to add a switch. Rather than cutting a hole in the wall to add a larger box, you can install a GFCI combination outlet. These combination outlets are the same size as a regular receptacle with a switch on top and a single GFCI outlet on the bottom. Turn off the power at the circuit breaker. Use a voltage tester or multimeter on the wires where you are installing the device to ensure power has been disconnected. Identify which wires are coming into the box from the breaker panel and which ones are leading out to the switched device. Cut two pieces of black (hot) insulated electrical wire about 6 inches long and strip about 3/4 inch of the insulation from the ends. Strip about 3/4 inches of the insulation from the ends of the othe
