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WIRING CIRCUITS FOR 10AX SWITCHES
One way circuits
Two way circuits
Intermediate circuits
TECHNICAL CAPACITIES (mm
2
)
The following table summarises the terminal capacities of the
principal wiring accessories.
Description
Conductor size
10
AX switches
4
x1mm
2
, 3
x1.5mm
2
, 2
x2.5mm
2
20
A DP switch
3
x2.5mm
2
, 2
x4.0mm
2
, 1
x6.0mm
2
, 1
x10mm
2
45
A DP switch
2
x6.0mm
2
, 1
x10mm
2
, 1
x16mm
2
13
A socket outlet
3
x2.5mm
2
, 2
x4.0mm
2
13
A fused connection unit 3x2.5mm
2
, 2
x4.0mm
2
RECOMMENDED QUANTITY OF SOCKET
OUTLETS FOR DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS
An installation may have too few socket outlets or the existing
socket outlets may be incorrectly situated. Both conditions are
symptomatic of an inadequate installation which could lead to
potentially dangerous improvisation.
The following is a summary of the recommendations of the
Electrical Installation Industry Liaison Committee.All socket
outlets should be of the twin switched type.
Room
Number of sockets
Kitchen
6
Lounge
6
Dining room
4
Double bedroom
4
Single bed-sitting room
4
Single bedroom
4
Landing/Stairs
1
Hall
2
Garage
2
Store/Workroom
2
Central heating boiler point
1
L1
L2 L2
L1
L3 L3
N
L
L1
L2 L2
L1
L3 L3
N
L
N
L
L1
L2
N
L
L2
N2
N1
L1
L1
L2 L1 L2 L2
L1
L3 L3 L4 L3
N
L
L1
L2 L1 L2 L2
L1
L3 L3 L4 L3
N
L
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