Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - New outlet on backside of Switch

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dfshep
07-27-07, 06:30 PM
I would like to add an outlet on the outside of my garage right behind a light switch. On the switch I have a red, white and black wires running the switch. Is it possible to add the outlet using the existing wiring from the switch and if so, how do I wire it? I will be using a GFCI outlet on the outside covered by an outlet cover.

racraft
07-27-07, 07:15 PM
If there are no other wires in the switch box then no, you can't connect a receptacle here.

If there are other wires, tell us what wires are there, and tell us what circuit this is.