Electrician Jobs Switch for entire lighting circuit?

[ImpededLoop]

Why use a contractor? A 20A DP switch would be sufficient.

 

[telectrix]

Why use a contractor? A 20A DP switch would be sufficient.

not on my watch. 2 circuits in 1 switch is bad practice, unless you meant 2 switches, 1 for each circuit.

 

[Ian1981]

Why use a contractor? A 20A DP switch would be sufficient.

You can have 2 lighting circuits separate in the contactor across separate contacts and just the one switch for the coil.
You then can keep the lights on 2 separate protective devices.

 

[ImpededLoop]

not on my watch. 2 circuits in 1 switch is bad practice, unless you meant 2 switches, 1 for each circuit.

Sorry, I missed the final paragraph of the OP which stated two circuits. I wouldn't put two circuits across a DP switch either!

There could be advantages to having two separate switches so not all of the lights have to be isolated at once. It could be done with 2 grid switches on one plate.

 

[ImpededLoop]

You can have 2 lighting circuits separate in the contactor across separate contacts and just the one switch for the coil.
You then can keep the lights on 2 separate protective devices.

Sorry I'd missed the bit about 2 circuits!

 

[Sooby2]

Another thought might be a diversion - build a board with some switches and lights on that he can play with to his heart's content.

 

[Madocks]

Another thought might be a diversion - build a board with some switches and lights on that he can play with to his heart's content.

Could even get timed switches so they power the lights for 10s and then turns off. He would love that with different lamp colours etc

 

[7029 dave]

PIR switches all round.?

 

[Flanders]

You cound change your light switches to key switches , like emergency light test switches , you just need to keep the key out if reach from your son

 

[static zap]

Maybe leave him with some restricted form of control of a main room light ,( where others may be invading his space ).
Hiting a button shuts main lights off instantly for 20 sec maybe , then will lock out for 30 min . As it is a form of communication with others in the room .
(A magic trick he could perform ) .. Stressful if removed !