When I wired my bath 25 years ago I put the outlet and lights (which had
outlets on them) on a switch. The circuit is Switch - GFCI - Lights.
This was done so the outlets on the lights would be GFCI protected. It has
worked well for 25 years with no false trips.


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"John Gilmer" wrote in message
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Hi:

Because of a specific problem, I picked up a combination SPST switch and
GFCI single outlet with a "load" connection.

Anyway, the instructions clearly say that one should NOT use the switch
to control the input to the GFCI.

Why should that be a problem?

The electronics within the GFI are not designed to be continuously
attacked by the resulting electrical spikes each time the switch is
turned on and off.

Where exactly, did you read that?