Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - How do I wire a GFCI combination socket

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tanker1225
07-13-07, 12:38 PM
I am trying to wire a GFCI combination power and light switch to operate an outdoor light and two celling fans. The switch will operate the light but the fans will be on pull chains with no lights. I will be running new wire to a new circuit breaker. What is my best and easiest way to do this?

racraft
07-13-07, 02:23 PM
I don't understand th question. Make the appropriate connections for how you want it wired.

Why are you using a combination GFCI receptacle and switch? Do you need a receptacle? Do you need GFCI protection for some reason?
John Nelson
07-13-07, 03:29 PM
Like Bob, I really don't understand what you're saying. Nevertheless, I know the solution. Run your cable to one box that contains the GFCI receptacle. Then go from there to a second box that contains the switch, and from there run a black/red/white/ground cable to the first fan and on to the second fan. The black wire to the fan can carry unswitched power, and the red wire can carry switched power. Depending on whether you wanted to GFCI-protect the fans, you can connect the outgoing cable from the first box to either the line side or load side of the GFCI.

There do exist combination GFCI receptacle/switch devices, but why bother with them. Just use two boxes (or one double-gang box).