ONE WAY LIGHTING FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. How to install correctly.

If you have ever wondered what goes on inside that light switch or the ceiling rose then this video will explain all about how the circuit works and how to install a lighting circuits correctly.
Following the methods approved in the IET Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations, we discuss types of switches, how they work and the connections to make in the switch and at the ceiling rose.
We describe the three plate method with plenty of diagrams and discussion so that nothing is left to guess work or chance.
This video will be useful to existing electricians, new electricians, apprentices and others learning the trade.
Remember that electricity is dangerous and if in doubt, stop, and consult a competent electrician.
Always lock off and safely isolate circuits, if appropriate, before commencing work.
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[@timotheusleepreviouslypass3876]

I don't know all this electrical stuff. And I am learning so much from your channel. Thank you!

[@learnelectrics4402]

Glad we can help. Lots more videos to follow, keep watching and keep learning.
Thanks for the positive comments. Bux

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Thank you. My nephew and me are both beginners and love the simplicity of the videos at this level. Appreciated.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Great to know you are spreading the word far and wide. My philosophy is one topic, one video rather than try to pack too much in. Thanks. Dave.

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Very good explanations, now I understand when they say british engineering. Hope it comes back. And you are one of them. Thanks

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Thanks for the positive comments. Very kind of you. Bux

[@danc70surfing]

Just want to say thanks for your excellent series of videos, that take that guess work/trial and error out of my dabbling's in electrickery!😆Fantastic, easy to follow narration too.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Great to hear that and thanks for watching. If they help, they are doing their job. Dave.

[@craigemmott4976]

Despite me having my qualifications, I love these videos.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Everything helps Craig. Its been a good trade to me for 45 years. Dave

[@craigemmott4976]

I'm more confused to my lighting circuit at my home. I didn't wire it and have never come across the way it is wired anywhere else. A permanent live feed conductor and CPC to the switch and neutral to the ceiling rose and switch wire upto the ceiling rose. Not something I was ever taught and never found in any text books but great for down lights.

[@learnelectrics4402]

There are several methods in use, some going back 50 years or more. We have shown the method in the current Building Regulations.
Thanks for watching.

[@makiem713]

Explained way better

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for watching, appreciated.

[@danielteyehuago1633]

Wow! This is very informative, thanks for sharing it with us Dave. It worth it and the best tutorial on the topic for me...wtc

[@learnelectrics4402]

Glad it was helpful Daniel. Dave.

[@cobydavies5304]

Fantastic explanation thank you 👍🏻

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for the positive comments, they are truly appreciated. Dave

[@mohammadkhan4723]

Nice video. Perfect illustration... thankyou so much

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you so much Mohammad, thanks for watching. Dave.

[@siddz9219]

Great videos thanks

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks for watching!# Sid, much appreciated. Dave.

[@mohameddeik9556]

very good and usefull knowledge keep going

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thank you Mohamed. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Dave.

[@andrewrose4479]

Great easy to follow videos especially as I am learning the trade. Hope you are planning on two way and intermediate lighting vids. Cheers

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks Andrew, great feedback. Yes, two way and intermediate lighting is on the list.
Lots more to come, spread the word. Dave,.

[@learnelectrics4402]

Andrew,
The 2 way lighting video you requested will be live on Monday 10th May - enjoy. Dave.

[@andrewrose4479]

@@learnelectrics4402 Good to here Dave. Keep up the cracking tutorials and vids. I’m spreading the word

[@AlexRichards10]

Hi mate great video thanks for helping me understand it much more, but can you explain this for me please.
For example, how would you get say all the downstairs lights onto the same circuit? Like say the living room, the kitchen, dining room etc?

[@learnelectrics4402]

Thanks Alex. You would need to find the route of the cables and rejig the wiring so they are all on one breaker. Alternatively, start again and rewire them all.
Have a look at this video, TRACING SOCKET CIRCUITS, click on the link below
th-cam.com/video/r1qyBAAwzmg/w-d-xo.html
It is about sockets, but the same route tracing applies to lighting.
Good luck. Dave.

[@djbrandonjames]

What about when there is no ceiling rose? Like installing a led flourescent tube with Live, Neutral & Earth connections?

[@learnelectrics4402]

We use the terminal block inside the fitting. If its only a three way terminal strip then use a waygo or another terminal block to make the extra way that you need. Or some other adaptor box that gives the terminals protection from being touched if it is inside the ceiling space. Thanks for watching. Dave.

[@mikemaman1]

I have a question. Why does it important to connect live wire to pin in screw bulb? It does not matter from working point of view. Is it just to keep it further away from the hands while changing bulb?

[@learnelectrics4402]

Exactly, more protection for the user. Hope you enjoyed the video, more to follow.

[@mikemaman1]

@@learnelectrics4402 thx. Yes video is pretty good. Informative.

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Thanks for the positive comments. Appreciated.