What wire is used for lighting?
Lighting circuits are generally run in 1mm2 two-core-and-earth cable, but particularly long circuits can use 1.5mm2 cable to compensate for the drop in voltage experienced on long cable runs.
Which wires go where in a light fitting?
The neutrals of cables 1 and 2 are joined together in the neutral terminal block, this is where the neutral side of any light fitting will go. Cable 3 is the switch cable.
Can I use 2.5 mm cable for lighting?
Lighting circuits are generally run in 1mm2 two-core-and-earth cable, but particularly long circuits can use 1.5mm2 cable to compensate for the drop in voltage experienced on long cable runs. You can use 2.5 mm² cable of course.
Is 2.5 mm cable OK for cooker?
A 2.5mm cable is capable of supplying around 23-25 amps depending on the method of installation, so is fine, safe and compliant on a 20amp circuit breaker.
What do you need to know about lighting wiring?
If you need to know how to fix or modify a lighting circuit, you’re in the right place…. We have and extensive collection of common lighting arrangements with detailed lighting circuit diagrams, light wiring diagrams and a breakdown of all the components used in lighting circuits.
Where does the wire for a light fixture come from?
One wire will come from the light, the other from the main electrical circuit of your house. Disengage the wires by twisting the wiring cap until it comes free. Once you have released the light from its wiring, you can set the existing light fixture aside.
Do you have to wire a series of recessed lights?
If you will be installing recessed lighting, wiring will have to be done in series for multiple light fixtures. Installing multiple recessed lights in a series is not difficult at all, and can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Wiring a series of lights is similar to wiring only one light.
What kind of wiring do you need for a light switch?
This page contains wiring diagrams for household light switches and includes: a switch loop, single-pole switches, light dimmer, and a few choices for wiring a outlet switch combo device.