new build

[jimmylaud]

hi just wondered on everyones thoughts on how they go about wiring lighting in new builds loop feed at switches etc? thanks

 

[sparks1234]

So you are asking about taking L & N to the switch and then feed away to the lights

 

[jimmylaud]

yes but was just wondering how everyone else goes about it i quite like neutrals at switches seem to be good for testing sometimes i think

 

[paulthe spark]

Always take the mains to the lightswitch, thats the way i was taught during my apprenticeship and is the way i continue to do. Its far easier to fit a light switch standing on the ground than to fit a celing rose up at the ceiling. Also it is better when it comes to fittin fancy light fittings if the mains is at the switch. Just my opinion, you will get old school guys who like to take to take the mains to the light, sparks preferance i think really

 

[johnsparks23]

the traditional method is to feed the ceiling light. it is good practice also, as your keeping the feeds (carrying the most current) up out of harms way i.e not running down the walls! less chance of the cables being spiked/damaged.
sometimes its unavoidabe feeding the switch i.e kitchen, where you need a neutral for pelmet lighting.
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[NoSparks]

Its horses for courses really. I've just done a new build and used both ways. There are advantages in taking the mains to the switch, especially if there are multiple circuits in the switch, but the conventional approach can (not does!) save cable. If your looping from room to room then power at the switch means three cables down the wall!

 

[peteludman]

kitchen and spot lights i would put power to switch just so i dont have a JB somewhere and outside lights to just what ever makes 2nd fix easy

 

[mkmukok]

In a hotels we use to do a "lighting box"- big adaptable box with din rail and connectors(or big chock block), and run a cable to each light and swich.
Very usefull if you have a wall lights with architrave back boxes and downlights.
and very easy for second fix.

 

[m4fiaafg]

the loop i method, is the method i have used mainly for new build sites, as i already had a double brown in the swithch, just used to link it it the swithch a take a single to the wall lights for example. the only reaon i never did this was outside lights, which was a double pole swithch

 

[UNG]

Double insulated singles, 6241Y for live and earth and 6181Y for neutral, live looped at switch and neutral looped at the fitting.

 

[roukel01]

for upstairs lighting especially, we very often run cables to a joint box in the middle of the roof space. Only one cable to each switch and fitting, makes it nice and easy for 2nd fixing. Also a nicely marked up JB in the loft makes fault finding a doddle too.