Cool Wiring A Light Fitting And Switch

Learn how to wire a light switch for new construction.

Wiring a light fitting and switch. Assuming it is a steel box. First of all we should connect the ground wires to the box. The light fitting is then connected also as shown.

After that if you see a wire that s green green and yellow or bare. The source is at the switch box and a 2 wire cable is run to each light. To wire a light in your home start by switching the appropriate circuit in your fuse box to off so you can work safely with the wires.

Wiring a light switch with the power coming to the switch and then going to the lights you will notice that there are two black wires two white wires and two ground wires bare wires. The cable runs from the consumer unit to the first light fitting in the ceiling of that floor it enters the ceiling rose where it is looped in and out to feed the next light etc etc. Next twist together like colored wires coming from the fixture and the wall or ceiling such as black with black and red with red then screw a wiring cap over the exposed ends.

At the same time a cable is connected into the ceiling rose to the switch that controls that light. This tutorial includes all the steps to wiring a light switch including. How to install and use an ele.

The switch serves to cut the power from reaching the light switch. A common place to find in line switches can be in an attic in a garage or a shed. One source is spliced to each switch with a pigtail to power the two lights.

Multiple light wiring diagram. A standard single pole light switch will simply require you to attach the black load wire into it and then the black wire leaving the switch and to your lights. Wiring two switches for two lights.