On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:47:34 -0600, Chris Friesen
wrote:

wrote:
I replaced an electrical plug under the sink in the kitchen.
Currently is does not work properly. If the garbage disposal is
plugged in the outlet then the disposal stays on even when the switch
is off at the sink above the counter. Both the disposal and
dishwasher are plugged in the outlet. What do I need to fix with the
wiring?

You likely need to break off the little tab joining the brass (not the
silver) screws on the side of the receptacle. This allows one outlet to
be switched while the other is always on.

Chris

Your reminder not break the silver connection brings up another
question. (Which I am sure is more than the OP wants to know)

I would think that they wouldn't even have a break link between the
neutral. I can't think of any situation where I would break the
neutral link.

Even if I were connecting two circuits to the outlet, I would never
think of breaking the neutral link.

I would think the code would prohibit the connecting of a duplex
receptacle to two different panels.