Light switch assistance please

[Wilfred]

Hi guys, it's my first ever post and i'm probably posting in the wrong place

Iv'e just started level 2 at College and i was just wondering if anyone could explain how to wire Light Switches and ceiling roses.

When do you use Twin Brown or three core for example ?? Could you explain the Loop and Switch line as well ?? Could you just start of as basic as possible please

Thank You
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[Marvo]

Welcome to the forum Wilfred.

I've made your post into a thread of its own for you.

 

[Geordie Spark]

What's this ............................... have you been sniffing solder flux again Marvo???

 

[Marvo]

What did I do?....and yes I've been sniffing flux but it's under control, honest..

 

[jamesBoater]

Lots of diagrams on google that would help you.

 

[Wilfred]

Any chance you guys could explain what a relay is as well ??

Thanks again

 

[Marvo]

If you're at college surely this stuff is in your text books?

 

[Wilfred]

Nothing on Relay's mate, i have looked. There are wiring diagrams but they really explain anything

 

[Geordie Spark]

What did I do?....and yes I've been sniffing flux but it's under control, honest..

It's ok now Marvo.

When I looked at this thread earlier it had only your post in it.

I can see other posts now so it makes sense.

Be careful with the flux. :rolleyes2:

 

[7029 dave]

Get yourself the book JF Whitfield, Electrical craft principles ,I had these books over 33yrs ago, just googled and still can get them.

 

[Wilfred]

Cheers Dave. I'll have a look

 

[Marvo]

Nothing on Relay's mate, i have looked. There are wiring diagrams but they really explain anything

Are you at college right now. If you are currently doing a course you qualify for access to the trainee area where you'll probably get better answers to these types of questions.

Have a look at this post for info

Then....

Apply here by posting a new thread..

 

[Tiny Spark]

Nothing on Relay's mate, i have looked. There are wiring diagrams but they really explain anything

Basically a relay is a form of switch.

It is a series of magnetically operated switches (normally open, closed or both) that are operated by a magnetic coil.
When the coil is energised it pulls the contacts across either making or breaking the circuits connected to it.

But if you are doing your Lv2 you should be taught all about them shortly as you will lighting circuits.

 

[jamesBoater]

Out of curiosity what is the title of the course you are doing! PEO LEVEL 2?

 

[Wilfred]

Level 2 electrical Installation

Motors, Star and Delta etc all to come

I'd just like to know the basic of wiring first

 

[Octopus]

You could invest in a large piece of wood and make up a lighting circuit on it as practice!

 

[telectrix]

You could invest in a large piece of wood and make up a lighting circuit on it as practice!

that takes me back.., apprentice workshop, 3 way switching lighting circuit on a wood board in singles, cotton covered VIR, and if any cables crossed, smack round the ear-hole. 1967, that was.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

that takes me back.., apprentice workshop, 3 way switching lighting circuit on a wood board in singles, cotton covered VIR, and if any cables crossed, smack round the ear-hole. 1967, that was.

Slightly off topic but did you have to sit 14th edition exams back then or did that only start with the 15th edition?

 

[Tiny Spark]

that takes me back.., apprentice workshop, 3 way switching lighting circuit on a wood board in singles, cotton covered VIR, and if any cables crossed, smack round the ear-hole. 1967, that was.

Not much changed...

Ime just setting up a apprentice training board in the workshop and my partner wrapped a screwdriver off the lads knuckles as he pulled his neutrals out of the socket he just wired up.

Told him to count himself lucky as I would of smacked him up the side of the head LOL

 

[Octopus]

that takes me back.., apprentice workshop, 3 way switching lighting circuit on a wood board in singles, cotton covered VIR, and if any cables crossed, smack round the ear-hole. 1967, that was.

And just imagine if this happened these days!!!

Its all very well reading books but making up "examples" is the best way to undertand this stuff.

I wonder if the OP will take note or will this be the beginning of hundreds of threads!!