Series and Parallel

[Darkwood]

a radial circuit would be parallel

as the end usage is connect to both sides L&N

if you wired in series you would effectivly be using the neutral as feed for next light

Although to note this applies to circuits with more than one load, a radial with one load is arguably series and parallel as it falls out of the meaning of the terms- 'Series and Parallel'.... so the OP dont get more confused.

 

[Guitarist]

2391 next month and nobody has taught you fundamental electrical theory?

 

[Darkwood]

OP has said its translating it into real terms i.e. its easy to follow and understand on paper but with alot of apprentices ive had over the yrs its hard to visualise when asked if a system is series or parallel because we use T&E cable you run the cable in series between say outside lights but when connecting you do that in parallel.

 

[harryharman]

OP has said its translating it into real terms i.e. its easy to follow and understand on paper but with alot of apprentices ive had over the yrs its hard to visualise when asked if a system is series or parallel because we use T&E cable you run the cable in series between say outside lights but when connecting you do that in parallel.

Yeah that's what I was trying to figure out thanks I understand it now

 

[harryharman]

2391 next month and nobody has taught you fundamental electrical theory?

Probably shouldn't have said what I did before so sorry if i offend but what's the point of posting a useless comment like that on here, it doesn't bring anything positive.

 

[Guitarist]

Yeah they taught us it at college ...............

I beg your pardon?

 

[topquark]

Current using AC equipment will be connected in parallel. Switches in series. DC (for lighting/alarms via a transformer) could be either series or parallel. (Maybe an over simplification but may help you picture it a little easier).

 

[Darkwood]

Yeah they taught us it at college but ***Quote Removed***

I would tone that kind of response down or use it on someone you know well, it could be taken with great offense, and lead you to an infraction from them upstairs, i assume from Guitarist response you dont know him that well to use that humour level.

 

[cogsey133]

Yeah they taught us it at college but ...........

Actually quite shocked at your response here...there is just no need for this tone

 

[Moses]

a radial circuit would be parallel

as the end usage is connect to both sides L&N

if you wired in series you would effectivly be using the neutral as feed for next light

I disagree, a radial circuit can be defined, as a series circuit if only one load is connected, and a parallel circuit if multiple loads are connected.