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sollysta Wiring Accessories Guide
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Lighting connections
Domestic lighting circuits have for many years been
connected using the 3 plate method where the loop terminal
is at the ceiling rose.
It is increasing likely however that there will be some kind of
decorative light fitting or even downlighters installed in the
modern home. The loop connections in this case may be in
an inaccessible position within a junction box.
This method is non-compliant with BS7671 as all electrical
connections (except for those designed to be inaccessible,
526.3 refers) should be accessible for inspection, testing or
maintenance.
For this reason it is becoming increasingly popular to carry
out this loop connection at the switch itself. This has the
advantage in that the connections are now obviously
accessible and the connections can be made at a more
convenient working height.
You will require more connections than that which are on
the conventional light switch. One solution is to connect the
neutral to a connector block inside the wall box. Another is to
use a product where there is a dedicated terminal in order to
make the required connections.
cpc omitted for clarity
“ Consider using switches having
additional neutral loop terminal ”.
L N
L N
L N
LOOP
LOOP
LOOP