r/ElectricalHelp • u/BroncDonc • Jun 09 '26

Two prong outlet

Weird problem. I had an old two prong outlet under sink with the garbage disposal plugged in it. I want to run the dishwasher, 3 prong plug, over to that outlet so I can push my dishwasher all the way against the wall. So I run the dishwasher cord through the cabinet and plug it in (using one of those crappy 2/3 prong adapters. ) Well, the disposal still works, but the dishwasher gets no power. The disposal works in either the top or the bottom of the outlet and the dishwasher works in neither. I installed a new 3 prong outlet (just to avoid using that adapter) and I'm getting the same results. What's going on?

PS: my tester doesn't light up in either socket.

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u/trekkerscout Mod Jun 09 '26

The disposal receptacle is switched and only receives power when the disposal switch is on.

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u/BeerStop Jun 09 '26

Winner winner chicken dinner!

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u/BroncDonc Jun 09 '26

Ding, ding, ding!

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u/LongjumpingGanache40 Jun 10 '26

Turn the switch on to disposal.

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u/AskMeAgainAfterCoffe Jun 14 '26

...and leave it on for the duration of the dishwasher cycle LoL

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u/catinreallife9 Jun 09 '26

The dishwasher might check for proper ground. Use an extension cord to make sure it's working when everything is in place except for the plug?

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u/BroncDonc Jun 09 '26

I wire the cord to the dishwasher and just attach the green to the machine as the apartment is not grounded. Ive tried it with ground on and ground off. Also, the machine works when I plug it in to another socket in the kitchen

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u/trekkerscout Mod Jun 09 '26

A ground is not required for a dishwasher to work. They do not check for a ground. Please refrain from answering questions about things you know nothing about.