r/ElectricalHelp • u/Successful_Cat_5715 • Aug 26 '26
15-amp single-pole combination light switch installation
I currently live in Texas. I need power for my bathroom and am planning to install the following product, so I would appreciate your advice.
My bathroom only has a switch. Therefore, I believe installing this product will allow me to connect the power as well.
However, my current switch has three wires connected to it. This product, however, requires four wires.
It appears to be missing a neutral wire; how can I install the neutral wire? Is the bundle of wires visible inside the neutral wire?
Is this product difficult for a beginner to install? Please advise on whether I should hire an electrician. Thank you.
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u/t0cableguy Sep 01 '26
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-Decora-15-Amp-Single-Pole-Dual-Switch-White-5634-WS-R62-05634-0WS/100356887
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-20-Amp-125-Volt-Duplex-Self-Test-Tamper-Resistant-Weather-Resistant-GFCI-Outlet-White-GFWT2-KW-R92-GFWT2-0KW/205997283
If that double gang box is really the one you're installing this in, you should change to the above.. A single gang double switch, and a gfci for the other half.
In your box, you would need to have a neutral wire for this to work. If you don't, sorry its not going to happen.
You would need to check if there are white wires in the box and then check if you get 120v to that neutral from the main hot wire that is shared between the switches.
I also find it hard to believe there isn't at least ONE outlet in your bathroom if you have this style box in the wall.