Quick Electrial Question

Bill · 2011-09-03T20:40:14+00:00

Am try to install new garbage disposal and have a quick electrical quesiton.GD Unit came with (3-prong) electrical cord attached. Unfortunately the cord does not seem to be removable. Can I cut off the plug and attach this to the romex in my junction box? I suspect the answer is no, but I have to ask. If this is not acceptable, I think the next solution is to install a new electrical outlet under the sink...BTW, whoever installed the last one wasn't too A-R about it: there were no "romex connectors" going into the junction box, coming out the junction box, or going into the garbage disposal unit. *Scotch tape* was used to cover the sharp edges on the knock-outs on the junction box.... : (Thank you,Bill

Sep 03, 2011 140 Replies

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smandel 14 years ago

they want the ground to be a (separate) safety backup for the circuit.

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