Switch Near Sink

Jm H

Gentlemen

i would like to put a switch for a garbage disposal and overhead light near a sink in a kitchen that we are remodeling. Is there a minimum distance I have to stay away from the sink?

Please help

Celtic

Looks like you might need more than "a switch"...I'm going to say use 2 switches.

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Jm H

stick to your pie tasting

Jm H

Just to clarify. How close can I put and electrical box to a sink?

SonoranShocker

Only as close as the wire allows....

How bout a pie Mr. Celtic?

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DavidC

It is not uncommon to find switches for disposals and lighting near sinks. We've installed them within arms reach and above the backsplash on remodels. I've seen a number of disposal swithes under the sink. (I'm not a fan of that, thinking of kids)

Don't know about permissability other than ours have not been questioned by inspectors.

Good Luck
Dave

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bwalley

I am not aware of any minimum distance.

Celtic

I'd love a pie....pie is always good...day or night.

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Celtic

To me....this reeks of DIY.

4 posts since joining, only 1 of which even remotely has to do with roofing.

No introduction...couldn't even take the time to list a State.

The internet is like a giant magic 8-ball....ask, shake, done.

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Magnettica

NEC article 4077 (B)(2) says any switch located next to a sink needs to be at least 2 pie lengths from the edge of the basin.

Stick to your pies Celtic!

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Celtic

What the FAQ?




How was that Metallica concert?

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Magnettica

Awesome! My neck and arms were sore for days after from head banging and fist pumping. Everyone's fists in the air at the same time shouting HAY! made me feel like I was watching a Nazi rally on the History Channel.

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Jm H

I usually only speak when I have something to say of importance . Mr Celtic.
DIY and make a pie they probably reek.

Thanks to the others that are a bit more professional.

Celtic

That sounds important...I'm glad you said it...no telling who would have lost sleep tonight had you not graced us with that wisdom.


Speaking of professionals....where is this job ~ your home, another's ?

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CNC

i normally switch my disposals with a "clap on, clap off" just to be safe... you know what i mean?

Hidyusbeast

Now that's funny!

woodchuck2

Guess he thinks your just a pie man

Celtic

I am but a simple pie man

P=IE

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JonM

This is the only site I have ever been on where Moderators out number members..........

480sparky

It that a cow pie?

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