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So.. I see my thread a few pages back was locked, so I figured I'd start another to seek out help of what I found to be a decent pool of TF'ers who know their stuff outside of the tech realm. I'm rerouting all of the wiring in the bathroom since the bathroom is gutted. Nothing is in it but the 2x4 walls. No drywall, no tub, no sink, toilet, you name it, it's out.
Previously the setup was like this. You walk in, immediately on right, two light switches. One for vanity light, one for shower light. None GFCI. The shower is also on the right, and these switches were definitely too close for comfort to the water area. Walk further in, sink and vanity on right just beyond the shower. Light above sink, controlled by one of the switches at the door. Outlet on wall by sink, which contained a single 2 prong outlet and a sideways light switch right there in one unit. This light switch controlled the fan.
My goal is to have both lights wired together. There's no sense in having them split up because the lights aren't super bright to begin with. So I want both lights together on 1 light switch, and the fan on its own light switch. So, 2 light switches, 3 devices (2 lights 1 fan). Then with the outlet at the sink, convert it to GFCI.
My plan was to link everything off of the GFCI so everything else on the chain is protected. On the back of the GFCI outlet there are 2 pairs (2 black 2 white) of slot ports for the wiring. So, I decided to hook it up accordingly.
GFCI Load = main line coming from breaker.
GFCI Port 1 = light switch A (for lights)
GFCI Port 2 = light switch B (for fan)
Here's the catch. If I leave the fan out of it, the lights work fine and predictably. No issues. Once I add the fan and light switch B in the mix, it fouls up and the GFCI outlet sits in a continual reset mode, even if I reset it several times. It just sits there with a red light on it lit up. I tried switching the ports the fan was using vs the lights, but I had no dice. Just to highlight, if I go back and only let the lights in the mix, it works fine.
I know this may be incredibly hard to follow, but I figured I'd give it a shot. Any insight based on what I described? All help is appreciated!
Previously the setup was like this. You walk in, immediately on right, two light switches. One for vanity light, one for shower light. None GFCI. The shower is also on the right, and these switches were definitely too close for comfort to the water area. Walk further in, sink and vanity on right just beyond the shower. Light above sink, controlled by one of the switches at the door. Outlet on wall by sink, which contained a single 2 prong outlet and a sideways light switch right there in one unit. This light switch controlled the fan.
My goal is to have both lights wired together. There's no sense in having them split up because the lights aren't super bright to begin with. So I want both lights together on 1 light switch, and the fan on its own light switch. So, 2 light switches, 3 devices (2 lights 1 fan). Then with the outlet at the sink, convert it to GFCI.
My plan was to link everything off of the GFCI so everything else on the chain is protected. On the back of the GFCI outlet there are 2 pairs (2 black 2 white) of slot ports for the wiring. So, I decided to hook it up accordingly.
GFCI Load = main line coming from breaker.
GFCI Port 1 = light switch A (for lights)
GFCI Port 2 = light switch B (for fan)
Here's the catch. If I leave the fan out of it, the lights work fine and predictably. No issues. Once I add the fan and light switch B in the mix, it fouls up and the GFCI outlet sits in a continual reset mode, even if I reset it several times. It just sits there with a red light on it lit up. I tried switching the ports the fan was using vs the lights, but I had no dice. Just to highlight, if I go back and only let the lights in the mix, it works fine.
I know this may be incredibly hard to follow, but I figured I'd give it a shot. Any insight based on what I described? All help is appreciated!