How to Install a Combination Device with a Single Pole Switch and a Receptacle | Leviton
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- With Leviton’s extensive assortment of combination devices, you can fill a one-gang space with two switches, a switch and receptacle, even a switch and GFCI. From sensor guide lights to multi-purpose styles and Tamper-Resistant receptacles, we accommodate your every need. Watch this video to learn how to install a Leviton 5255 Combination Switch with a 15A Outlet and Decora® 5625 with a 15A Outlet, 5636 with a 20A Outlet and a T5625 with a 15A Tamper-Resistant Outlet.
If you're ever unsure about wiring a device, please consult an electrician.
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Awesome explanation on how to wire this for a split circuit.
EXCELLENT video! The one thing that would add value would be to offer the "end result" of each wiring variation prior to watching the installation instructions. That way, you could go right to the installation that you're wanting. Very helpful and concise!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had watched this first, but after my blundering around, you saved the day!!!
I just installed it without any problem thanks to this great easy to follow video. Thank you.
Thank you, Leviton! Worked exactly as you described. Had to add an open neutral to manage the outlet as a separate device, and in the second installation I had to connect a black that was not hot, to the common hot, as it fed an electrical outlet on the other side off the wall. All went well, and the logic you shared made the troubleshooting easy.
Thank you for the clear and concise video. This answered the question left after reading the instructions printed inside the box.
I had to go over it 3 or 4 times, but I did it right. Thanks alot!
Thanks so much now I got it I should watch your video the first time
Great job!!! I needed to figure out how to use it as a switch for the outlet and quickly determined where the hot lead went! It sure beats reading the directions, its so much easier to watch the video! Thank you!
All the different ways to use this combo switch and receptacle. Pick the method I needed (switch controls receptacle only 3:00) and bam done! Thank you! I bought the Leviton switch and receptacle combo on Amazon since it was a 20 amp is what i needed
Done without any problem !! Thank so much you just save us money !!!
You are welcome!
This took two people two hours! This is why: there were 2 black wires, one red wire, no white wires, and ground. One of the blacks was hot, as was the red. The other black was load, and whites were joined inside the box. Hereś how we succeeded: the two hots (1 black and 1 red) went on to the right side with switch at top. On the left, the wire that should be white went to the bottom, and the black load wire on the top. The configuration was to have the switch to to a light, and the outlet to be hot all the time.
Consult a licensed electrician, if all the wires were the same color they would still be done in 15mins. And you won't risk your house being in flames.
@@ShaunBoss7322 How would you tell the difference between ground and neutral? A continuity test with a known ground (ie metal box) would be indicated with both the ground wire and the neutral.
What wire “should be white”?
Your scenario:
You have the ground wire.
You have a hot black wire.
You have a load black wire.
You have a hot red wire.
None of those “should be white”.
The white wires that are tied together are your whites. Tell me you’re not saying you think the red, hot wire should have been white and that you are not using it as a neutral.
Some things you shouldn't DIY.
Just the best clear instructional video on How to install a Combination Switch/Receptacle Device!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks this video so much, I solved my wire problem.
Two years ago due to wiring errors, two short circuits were caused , all the problems were solved today.
Big help for me. It clearly showed where I went off track. Thank you for the video.
Legit video, take notes. No bs very helpful thank you
I just setup my outlet, thanks to the info on this Video, 👍👍
To the point and easy to follow instructions. Thank you!!!
Awesome! My device didn't have the instructions. I am now smarter than yesterday. My torture devices can now be powered on with a switch. Tank you
Awesome! Glad you guys did multiple examples
this video was exactly what I needed
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
Nice!!! Great help and to the point!!!!
This video was helpful, I had explained the set up to a electrician however I confused him with my terrible diagram. Using this video I was able to properly set it up.
Thanks for the video. It made the job simple and easy.
@Leviton how can this switch/outlet be installed when there are only two wires (brown and black)?
This video explained it so clearly for me. Thank you.
Thanks for all the variations
great presentation and very helpful; my switch goes on to other connections though and not sure the original installation was up to code
FYI, this doesnt work in old buildings where you only have hot wire and load in your box. you need a neutral for this to work.
FORGET ALL THE OTHER AMATEUR POSTS THIS IS THE ONE, TOOK ME 1 MINUTE TO WIRE AND READY TO USE.
Thanks for the video! I needed the light switch control the light and power always on outlet(3:46), method.
Excellent Tutorial!
Wanted to use this so bad but I only have Load, Ground and Neutral. I can't control just the switch and have the plug always on as shown in 3:55. :(
same thing here idk how to add those extra wires :(
Find a solution?
Nice and simple. Loved it
Excellent video!
you make it simple! Thank you!
Thanks
Just the video I needed!
Well done! Thanks for breaking it down enough for this heft landed lysdexic.........
Nice video. I switched out two of these today in about 5 minutes.
remember that the first set up was for one with No Load. That's the different between 1 and 3. I believe.
If you have no load wire, then you will have no power going to the fan.
@@stevena2230 can u help me with that I have light in my kitchen im trying to install combination switch yesterday I tried following diagram and my power tripped
I have 2 black wires 1 coming from top and one from side , 2 reds 1 from top and 1 from side 2 whites 1 from top 1 from side no ground
can u help me how to install
The ground should be connected first then the neutral, and the hot wire last.
I don't knowhow this is working for everyone so seamlessly. I followed info amd video exactly.
I tested the lines to find hot before connecting anything.
Panel black wire went to black common next to switch.
Black wire going to light went to brass next to switch.
White wire going to light, went to silver wire next to outlet.
Nothing happens. No power.
But my question is, there us still the wite NEUTRAL coming from the panel. Where does that go? How does the light work to go OFF if there is nothing attached as neutral from the panel?
I wish I'd seen this before following the "instructions" inside the box of this item. They stated to break that tab off if you wanted the outlet and switch to operate separately, clearly in contrast to this video.
Same 🤨
very detailed thanks
Who would have thought that it would be a good idea for someone in this video to explain where you get a load wire the second black wire from when all Romex in the wall coming through has a single black wire or single white wire and a neutral wire
Perfect!!
How do we tighten?
Firmly!
Thank you very much. I wasted time on other video's.
Glad it helped
"Tighten firmly "
Well done: very informative.
I waste whole day to blow fuses and keep switching wiring one to another, didn,t work, finally follow this video and job finished in 20 minutes.
Great vid!
Good thing you made this video. The instructions in the box are WRONG!
I have no ground wire in my existing light switch outlet or box (new house). So I just created one from bare copper. I want the on/off switch to control the light, and the below outlet always on.
I have 3 wires, all black. I used a circuit tool to figure out the hot wire. The remaining two, I attached per the instructions, part 4:00. The result was that the switch controled the light, and the outlet always on, as I wanted. But, no power to the outlet in the adjacent room! So I tried switching the two unknown black wires with each other, and the result was the opposite. The outlet of the Leviton unit remained off and the on/off switch controlled the outlet in the adjacent room, rather than the light! What do I doooooo?
Hello Markus, we recommend either calling a licensed electrician or dialing our support team at 1-800-824-3005
Markus, I had a similar situation. I have 1 switch that controls the light in a ceiling fan. I had 3 black wires, 3 white wires, and 3 grounds. When I hooked up the hot wire on the black screw and connected all the other black screws to the copper wire and then the white wires and the ground wires to the silver and green screws, respectively... the light switch controlled the room lights and the other lights on that breaker box circuit. What solved the problem was that I had to hook up one of the other two black wires (not hot) to the hot wire on the black screw and everything worked as it should. Hope this helps.
The video didn't explain the 'direction and circuit of electricity.' For understanding of electrical circuits, it would help including a diagram (and animation) of the direction of electricity for each of the types of connections.
Good start but I need to see the wiring and then the damn words are right on top of the part I need to see!
I only have 2 cables :(
I'm in the same boat.
Same here...
Thank you great help
Was the narrator the same one as the one in fnaf sisters location?
i was gonna try putting one of these in my new house and pulled the old light switch out and i have no ground wire in the box am i just screwed now
I have the same issue, OLD HOUSE....no ground wire.
I also live in an old apartment and only have two wires in my box. Pretty sure that we are basically screwed and wasted our money on this switch.
You are sort of screwed. The hot feed for you light is connected to the light fixture box. The 2 wires in your switch box carry the hot feed to and through the switch the back to the light. The white ground wire terminates at the light. The way the wiring wS diagrammed for your house had no requirement for the switch box to have a ground wire.
@@MrScott6465 I set up mine without the ground cable, it works perfectly
@@johansenBB How you do It? Help me out lol
3:46 for 1 live, switch.
That’s what I need but the outlet only has two wires.
Superb vid, gave you a sub :}
6:26
4:00
These always look easy until you realize you have to lose your over head light to work on them.
My husband used a headlamp for this install .
great video but I was a little disappointed-
Please wrap the receptacles\switch with electrical tape- the tape provide safety for the person installing or replacing it will protect the installer from physical contact and prevent contact with the metal surroundings
This is very much a matter of opinion / debate / preference. It is certainly not considered 'unsafe' to not tape around an outlet or switch- In fact with proper installation it is not necessary, and some (myself included) consider taping to be sloppy, or even a sign of amateur work.. Taping might also cause heat build up on some fancier outlets that contain USB chargers, and it can leave sticky residue and a mess, and make it harder to work on in the future.
There are some situations where I might tape, for example a very tight fit with a metal box, or multiple outlets in the same box, but in general taping is a 'just in case' thing that isn't necessary if you do everything right, and if you do something wrong it still won't make it right, so personally I frown upon taping.. That said it is a common practice.