Multiple outlets on switch loop

[B Johnson]

A couple questions about a switch loop. Is it possible to control multiple outlets via switch loop? And can both outlets also be protected by a single GFCI.

Power
Source _____ A ____ Outlet 1 __________ Outlet 2 _____ B _______ Switch ( Loop )


Can the switch control both outlets?
Can the circuit be protected by a single GFCI.
If so would it would it be placed in the circuit: Point A or Point B.


Thanks

[HayZee518]

any number of outlets can be switched. the downstream outlets are parallel wired to the switch loop. if this is a dedicated circuit, instead of using individual gfci receptacles I'd opt to use a gfci breaker to feed the whole loop. you can use a standard 120 feed to the switch. its output would go to the first outlet input then any outlets downstream of this would use a standard outlet wired to the parallel output of the first gfci.

[HayZee518]

look at this diagram - should answer your question.

[Speedy Petey]

The ONLY way this can work is with a "3-wire" (12/3, 14/3) between receptacle 1 & 2, BUT there is NO way to GFI protect both receptacles.
OK, actually one way. You would need "4-wire" (12/4, 14/4) between the receptacles, but this gets tricky, and good luck trying to find a place that will cut 4-wire. GFI's are cheap anyway.

Do it with a 3-wire in between the use a GFI receptacle at each location wired to LINE side.

[HayZee518]

speedy is he wanting to split wire a receptacle? then I can see the three wire otherwise a two wire will do. take a look at my diagram. the downstream outlets would be protected off #1 gfi

[normel]

The OP is showing the switch at the end of the run, not at the beginning. Speedy is correct, **/3 cable will be necessary between outlets 1 and 2.