Under Sink Garbage Disposal Wiring
I also wired up the dishwasher and got all the electrical stuf.
Under sink garbage disposal wiring. Connect the white neutral cord wire to the white neutral wire on the disposal using a wire connector. The wire with lines is used for the neutral and connects to the white wire of the disposal. Garbage disposals are typically available in 1 3 horsepower up to 1 horsepower. In this episode i wire up a new switch and outlet for a new garbage disposal.
Your dishwasher outlet hose attaches to the disposal. Screw it to the back wall or to the cabinet framing with 1 inch screws. A garbage disposal easily installed under your kitchen sink grinds up scraps and other food waste for easy disposal down the drain. Tighten the ground screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire.
The smooth wire is for the hot or connects to the black wire of the disposal. Gently tug on each wire to make sure it is secure. Whether you re doing a garbage disposal replacement or installing one for the first time it ll attach to the sink and have a discharge that attaches to the drainpipe. More about home electrical wiring how to wire a disposal.
Be sure to use a two screw cord connector when attaching the cord to the disposal. The center wire is typically the ground and in most cases the ground wire and with some cords the ground wire has green insulation. Pull the strippers toward the end of the wire to remove the insulation. Install a metal electrical box under the sink within reach of the garbage disposal power cord.
Only grip 1 wire at a time so you make the cleanest cuts. Position the wire strippers 1 2 inch 1 3 cm from the end of the wire and squeeze the handles together. Strip 1 2 in 1 3 cm off the ends of each wire using wire strippers. Be sure you ve knocked out a.
In some cases the original wiring was connected directly to the garbage disposal.