Lighting Circuits Part 1

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  • Basics of UK lighting circuits, connections to ceiling rose and light switch.
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  • @robjenkins9450
    @robjenkins9450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm not sure which I enjoy the most from JW's commentary, the extremely useful learning experience or the subtle dryness of his humour.

  • @hannahswann747
    @hannahswann747 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've watched hours of videos on this because I can't get an electrician for love or money. I was really struggling to grasp it. This video switched a light on in my brain- finally! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🙏👍💥 xox

  • @rhubarb021
    @rhubarb021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’ve just come across this video, it is undoubtedly the best explanation I’ve ever seen for any subject!! Many thanks.

  • @jme404
    @jme404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did basic electrical work many years ago, and decided to wire shed for light and power. This video was great revision on how to do it and made it easy to remind me what to do.. electrician who came to check it was happy with all that I had done.. thank you so much.. saved me a fortune. :)

  • @user-qf3nw9th3q
    @user-qf3nw9th3q 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so much. The drawings finally did it for me. My light bulb came on and it makes perfect sense.

  • @noahschmartz2354
    @noahschmartz2354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks again John if ur listening, its a Godsend to have these videos some mornings before doing small electrical job.

  • @AOEOt31os
    @AOEOt31os 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just what i wanted to know, nothing needlessly explained or made overly complicated. Simple and clear information. Great vid John.

  • @matty4906
    @matty4906 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks John as always. Newly qualified electrician here and have learnt so much from your videos over time.

  • @LAnonHubbard
    @LAnonHubbard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi John. Just want to write a thank you for this video. Your drawings and explanations are just at the right level for me. I've been replacing a light in my front room today and now understand what the wires do. I really the like the coloured Sharpie-drawn wires and the explanation of the current flow.

  • @modd1uk
    @modd1uk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very informative, and well done on simplifying something which has puzzled me for years. Got my head around basic lighting circuits within 24 minutes, perfect.

  • @mrmaker9355
    @mrmaker9355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    May I say your voice is very easy on the ear, which makes listening to your video all the more enjoyable.

  • @reginap3472
    @reginap3472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastically logical, clear, unadulterated. Many thanks John.

  • @marcnewbury2111
    @marcnewbury2111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John. Thank you for such a straightforward explanation, without needless flamboyance or exuberance, and at a pace I can absorb what you're explaining. So very helpful and professional.

  • @paulbaldwin4837
    @paulbaldwin4837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you John. Your verbal and visual teaching style is amazing

  • @bluecobalt27
    @bluecobalt27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Wish I had had this guy teaching me this stuff at school!

  • @ashleycurrington5866
    @ashleycurrington5866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend who's an electrician, said to give you a watch. He said your excellent, he wasn't wrong. Great video and teaching style was very easy to understand. Thanks

  • @tasty_fish
    @tasty_fish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Very well explained, no need to waste time on those useless trade forums where they argue amongst eachother!

  • @Jimmy-xk1oe
    @Jimmy-xk1oe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    the best tutorial on lighting circuits i have seen...Keep up the sterling work and thanks...

  • @tincanpete
    @tincanpete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Super helpful and informative, and as previous commenters said, much better than trawling DIY forums for info. Thank you very much! I’m looking forward to the other videos in this series.

  • @aravind787
    @aravind787 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched 10s of videos about this simple thing and you are the only guy showing this properly with explanation! TY!

  • @gavinguitar2194
    @gavinguitar2194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did my city & guilds levels 1,2 & 3 some years back. By god, I wish I knew you back then!! The illustrations along with the calm, flowing commentary explaing each diagram to each circuit is bang on the money!! Just what beginner's need. At college it was thrown at you, moving at a fast pace along with all the science classroom shit (although that shit does have to be learned). Great teaching skills John simples but bordering genius.

  • @wsherratt5159
    @wsherratt5159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I’d like to reinforce what others are saying JW. Really well explained and perfect with diagrams. I’ve used those to check stuff I’m looking at to get a better understanding. Keep up the good work on producing tutorials. If you ever get into considering a webinar on a chosen subject I’d sign up in an instant.

  • @Declanj166
    @Declanj166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John, you are a legend !!! The most wonderful explanations of lighting circuits. Thanks so much...

  • @nigelthompson7680
    @nigelthompson7680 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best explanation I've come across. Really like the way you build/draw the circuit using the diagrams. Makes it easy to understand. Many thanks Nige.

  • @johnward68
    @johnward68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Thank god people like this exist. Straightforward quality information, it makes everything come into focus now. Thanks.

    • @garymcteer7620
      @garymcteer7620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      John Ward I agree 👍

    • @akfame3163
      @akfame3163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree you are great teacher

    • @Dagnabbitful
      @Dagnabbitful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you compliment yourself? :-/

    • @johnward68
      @johnward68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Dagnabbitful
      Nah, I’m not him. He clearly knows what he’s doing with electrical stuff, me on the other hand.......

    • @joshuamahaka4521
      @joshuamahaka4521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dagnabbitful 😂😂

  • @lemonleon
    @lemonleon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Been watching for a long time and I'm studying electrical installation at college from September. The videos the past couple days have been exactly what I need. Thanks John!

    • @johnfletcher9452
      @johnfletcher9452 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wiring diagram to mk masterseal plus 2 gang 1-way light switch

    • @brodiepeter9326
      @brodiepeter9326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how'd it go? did you become an electrician?

  • @Elektrifekt
    @Elektrifekt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an excellent video! This has actually saved me a lot of money. I had my ceiling plastered and the plasterer took the lights down but had no idea how to put them back.

  • @WAITINGTOBESHOCKED
    @WAITINGTOBESHOCKED 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    First class. Great video. This explains everything I wanted to know in a structured manner. Thanks.

  • @iandyson1394
    @iandyson1394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Twice I've had problems wiring a light in my new build, and twice this video has solved my problems. Thank you!

  • @johnramzan8049
    @johnramzan8049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is like the promised land, JW, thank you so much for explaining this in a format that is easy to understand and straight to the point . It has always been a mystery, I have looked on a few sites and was completely baffled. I have always put off lighting projects because I didn't understand..... LET THERE BE LIGHT!!!! hahaha Thankyou

  • @yvonfem
    @yvonfem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great work John bin in building trade over 20 years and I finally understand how to do a lighting circuit you should have been a shool teacher John you explain everything superbly

    • @martineaglen
      @martineaglen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely brilliant, thank you.

  • @derekrowlands1189
    @derekrowlands1189 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At last someone who is able to explain the lighting function, excellent video, Thank you.

  • @tonycollins7779
    @tonycollins7779 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hallelujah! Great explanation of domestic lighting circuits. It actually is a simple as you think it must be when someone explains it in 'laymans' terms. Thanks John!

  • @mitchyboybalboa
    @mitchyboybalboa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy has me in stitches as well as teaching me invaluable information. Brilliant and thank you.

  • @danielstokoe6564
    @danielstokoe6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clear, concise and beautifully simplified, good video as always
    👍

  • @TheJask101
    @TheJask101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched several other videos before this and was confused, this is crystal clear! Many many thanks for taking the time to make this video.

  • @veronicathecow
    @veronicathecow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, clearly spoken, written and explained. Many thanks John!

  • @m3fnc
    @m3fnc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos so easy to follow so much information brilliant.

  • @michaeldelaney6355
    @michaeldelaney6355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well explained John I wired up a loft light years ago which seemed complicated years later I’m wiring my summer house and now I understand it thank you 👍

  • @osh2023
    @osh2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    7:10 Thank you for the tip. Use the standard 3 wire cable, sleeve the blue with a brown tape to show its usage.

  • @superturd8901
    @superturd8901 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Fantastic explanation John! And nice and clear video! Keep it up!

  • @digitechservices8511
    @digitechservices8511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have made my life simple and easier. I am not an electrician but can do these at home successfully. Abim district, Uganda

  • @paulwharton1850
    @paulwharton1850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you ever so much for making this video - You explain stuff so clearly.
    Now I know how to add another light and switch in the laundry room.
    You're the best !

  • @roryclark1239
    @roryclark1239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this. Very useful video. Clear and easy to follow. The multiple diagrams made it so much easier to actually understand what is going on.

  • @gjones455
    @gjones455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So informative John, makes it so much easier to understand when described in layman’s terms.

  • @davidsnyders6797
    @davidsnyders6797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brilliant info, thank you! You've given me the confidence to have a go at wiring new downlighters into the ceiling as an additional circuit to the central pendant light.

  • @designer-garb572
    @designer-garb572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly you made that so easy to understand, i am in the process of adding 10 x 4w ip65 led spotlight to my bathroom with a dual (trailing edge) dimmer switch, using the same power in for both circuits and you have made the whole thing very simple and straight forward. many thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers
    @SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I've just completed my EAL Levels 2 & 3 electrical. In level 2 we were given diagrams to follow to wire lights, so that's what we did. We could have done with an explanation about what we were doing and why. Anyone should at least be able to follow a diagram, but, it's understanding why is more important. At the end of the year we had all our folders taken from us because in the past some people on the course (not necessarily in our college) had posted them on the net. This video, and many more of yours fill that knowledge hole. I very much appreciate them. Thank you.

  • @murphitz
    @murphitz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These tutorials are absolutely brilliant! thanks so much JW.

  • @Mepjc
    @Mepjc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks John, another useful video which saved me the cost of getting a sparky in for a relatively straight forward job!

  • @markmcdonnell
    @markmcdonnell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly 6mins in and I've paused this video to comment with: thank you for making this video! I now understand more about house light wiring (from what I've just watched) than I ever have over the last 36 years.

  • @joekaplowitz2719
    @joekaplowitz2719 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this presentation of basic wiring. Easy to understand. Like the Hammond btw.

  • @gurjsagoo4380
    @gurjsagoo4380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, love how simple you have made this. Looking forward to watching part 2 on the switches

  • @duanesutch6565
    @duanesutch6565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! Delivered classroom style. I now have the confidence to continue with my workshop project!
    Thank you.

  • @ninav74
    @ninav74 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making this video. Lighting circuits demystified! It all makes perfect sense now.

  • @user-ng6ov2ce1k
    @user-ng6ov2ce1k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I have been trying to understand that looping for long. Well explained.

  • @christopherahern1031
    @christopherahern1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained . Always wanted to understand how circuits worked. Well done.

  • @jasonhounsell3297
    @jasonhounsell3297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clear explanations, I do DIY and trained in appliance engineering with some experience in electrics and meters through appliances however your videos make it easy to understand more electric setups. Subscribed.

  • @jamesmeader2261
    @jamesmeader2261 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    John you’re obviously highly intelligent and I love your videos but you crack me up with the subtle humour particularly when describing people 😅

  • @petebaldwin4235
    @petebaldwin4235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear and easy to follow no nonsense video, thank you John!!

  • @jonathanfrance8320
    @jonathanfrance8320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. I was one of those people that enthusiastically pulled all of the wires out of 8 ceiling roses without checking how they had been wired and totally baffled by the number of wires most of them had. You saved my day!

  • @photographybyabi9379
    @photographybyabi9379 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    best online electrical tutor period!!!!! thank you so much for an amazing video

  • @ianharrison6597
    @ianharrison6597 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really well explained. Just what I was looking for, a UK version of a lighting circuit. Thanks.

  • @andrestevenson6045
    @andrestevenson6045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good, practical explanations. All my questions answered. Glad I found your vid.

  • @dylantait7234
    @dylantait7234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1st year apprentice and college got shut because of covid the week before we learnt lighting circuits 🙄 but these videos are really helpful and really easy to understand. Legend 👍🙌

  • @missmolotov
    @missmolotov 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Only to discover there's far more wires that they think should be there'. That is exactly what happened, apart from I was fortunate enough not to rip it down first! Managed to get the job done after watching your video and think I understand why the light fittings in my house are different now. Thank you very much for your help, fantastic video.

  • @alansheridan4732
    @alansheridan4732 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Instructional Videos on the internet BY FAR !!! Please keep it going. Learning alot.

  • @chillyspoon
    @chillyspoon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video John with concise and clear instruction - thank you!

  • @TheTobs50
    @TheTobs50 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation John. I've watched a number of others, but yours is by far the clearest and most systematic. Am going to watch all three now. (Its also more appropriate to us in South Africa, than the American ones). Best regards.

  • @RashidAlkaabi
    @RashidAlkaabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never found any video online which is as helpful and practical as this! Thanks John!

  • @anguslumb
    @anguslumb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear explanations of how home lighting works. Many thanks.

  • @dgr4358
    @dgr4358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your explanations are wonderful, and I wish I'd had you as a teacher. Double points for the awesome hand-drawings :D

  • @embecmom5863
    @embecmom5863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best descriptions of lighting I have seen. thanks.

  • @mariesmith4898
    @mariesmith4898 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your post was so clear, just what I was looking for, you've given me confidence to have go. Thanks

  • @peterokell-walker6493
    @peterokell-walker6493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job - very helpful. It made the connection for me (for the first time) between the theory of electrical circuits - which is easy, and the complicated business of wiring up a multi-terminal ceiling rose.

  • @no-oneman.4140
    @no-oneman.4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    JW - you are one clever man, brilliant.

  • @patrickparker8417
    @patrickparker8417 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well after blowing a couple of fuses I managed to get one light working , I checked this video to connect the other light , worked a treat although it is very crowded , great information on you tube , and he explains it well , well done sir .

  • @BristolMatt
    @BristolMatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers for this! I'm totally clueless when it comes to lighting! Iv recently blew two, and your example of what people do, at the start of this video was spot on.
    Your vid has made this so clear to me, (Which is not easy) Im still not looking forward to installing a new ceiling light as the way it is set up still tries to confuse me. Im hoping that with this video i have now learned enough to figure it out.
    We have been without the main light in the front room for four years due to my bro blowing it. Using lamps was fine for us, but after recent decoration now is the time to give it ago again.
    Thanks again. Best vid by far.

  • @philmargetson2179
    @philmargetson2179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks John, straight forward , you've got me out of a pickle and a half. Great tutorial.👍👍👍👍

  • @derekmaddock4594
    @derekmaddock4594 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a fantastic explanation of circuits in the UK. I loved it and will bookmark it for future reference.

  • @gimmietheprize
    @gimmietheprize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it so well.

  • @dhunt217
    @dhunt217 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent video, very clear, concise and informative thank you John!

  • @samtaylor7561
    @samtaylor7561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video John, very simple and clear. Just what I needed

  • @flurblewibble7735
    @flurblewibble7735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb clear instruction. Really excellent,

  • @colinjones109
    @colinjones109 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks John, this has helped me immeasurably.

  • @Freedom-gn2ch
    @Freedom-gn2ch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done 2020 socket are very easy always had problems with the light you're the only one person who has shown phone correct and easy way of doing it thank you I have saved this video

  • @greggdaniels6129
    @greggdaniels6129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've just started my lvl 2 at college. Mature student at ripe old age of 37🤣🤣
    Simple video explained brilliantly. Definitely saving and subbing.

    • @wild4fp
      @wild4fp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how did you get on?

    • @alexitoyt1130
      @alexitoyt1130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sé qué personas de buen humor donarán hola como estan mi sueño es tener una orgía con los perros de mi colonia pero me insultan y recibo humillaciones personas de buen humor donarán

    • @greggdaniels6129
      @greggdaniels6129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wild4fp ha. Sound mate not easy going back into a room full of 16-18yr olds! 😣😕

  • @johnoirie
    @johnoirie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a brilliant video, easy to follow and understand. Thank you for making this video, very helpful.

  • @robbiet8667
    @robbiet8667 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant explanation - solved a problem that had caused confusion for years!

  • @marcushunt740
    @marcushunt740 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanation with no baffling! Quality.

  • @NavianWilliamson
    @NavianWilliamson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You must be a lecturer ? this was the best explaintion I've seen online. Thanks.

  • @90VikV
    @90VikV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video - Great visual explanation & fantastic use of diagrams / drawings! Thank you!

  • @amandabrook8571
    @amandabrook8571 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video JW. Pictures really do paint 1000 words. Methodical and calming approach to teaching. I look forward to viewing more of the same. Thanks.

  • @stevenwilliams4172
    @stevenwilliams4172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    extremely professional and well explained, well done John, interesting stuff

  • @kamilskowron1940
    @kamilskowron1940 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was absolutely awesome! Great explanation!

  • @nads205
    @nads205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John - that was awesome - thank you!

    • @BillsAllotmentDiary
      @BillsAllotmentDiary 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best clear explanation I've seen on here cheers now to run a new light to the loft

  • @beruapps953
    @beruapps953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    John! You are a star!!!
    Can’t believe I did my lighting wiring with your instructions.
    Me appreciate 👍🏽🤜🏽🙌🏽

  • @1anonlyedwiltshire
    @1anonlyedwiltshire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your opening scenario just described my situation perfectly haha

  • @robertviney5517
    @robertviney5517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. After watching and taking notes and copying the diagrams I have been able to replace the ceiling rose in the utility room with a downlighter.

  • @paulmurphy5041
    @paulmurphy5041 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    spent 2 days looking at these,,wish i found your vid sooner perfectly executed muchos gracias