Creating Neutral in 2-Gang Switch from Conventional T&E Wiring

[Pal Dhupar]

Because it's silly and wasteful.

I can understand deliberately running a spare core, but it smacks of a lack of understanding for two conductors serving the same function to be run like that. I would have run a twin brown and a single brown. That's all that's needed.

I don't mean to patronise but you do realise this is the DIY section, right? I think there's a separate section for you to discuss your ideas for best practice with fellow professional electricians.

What I've done isn't technically wrong and your nitpicking isn't of any value - your first post didn't address my original question and neither has your last post. You're just making pointless observations after the fact, instead of offering solutions.

Since you raised it anyway (and again, this is a DIY area), you should be saying that people who have limited-scope wiring projects to do (i.e. those who are not trade electricians) should just buy a reel of 1.5mm blue-brown T&E and a length of brown sleeving for Switched Line wires. That would be much more sensible and resourceful than doing what you'd do, for the vast majority of DIY electrical projects.

 

[Risteard]

Firstly I didn't realise that this was in the DIY section. Secondly, as I had no reason to believe that you had wired the switch I presumed that it was done by whoever wired the installation.

I'm sorry if you found my observations unhelpful, but they were merely my observations based on the facts presented.

Peace & Love etc.

Your humble servant,
Risteard

 

[Octopus]

I don't mean to patronise but you do realise this is the DIY section, right? I think there's a separate section for you to discuss your ideas for best practice with fellow professional electricians.

Are you a professional electrician?

 

[Pal Dhupar]

Firstly I didn't realise that this was in the DIY section. Secondly, as I had no reason to believe that you had wired the switch I presumed that it was done by whoever wired the installation.

I'm sorry if you found my observations unhelpful, but they were merely my observations based on the facts presented.

I appreciate that. I made my original post as clear as I could but I apologise if it was lacking in this regard. I thought my specific area of uncertainty was well defined.

Are you a professional electrician?

No, I'm not. That's why I came here asking for advice.

Anyway, my enquiry has been answered now so that's the end of that and I'm grateful to everyone for their replies.

 

[rolyberkin]

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[telectrix]

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