House light switch wiring diagram australia. Apr 4 2017. I cover a basic circuit with the aid of ms paint. 4 way light switch light switch wiring wire switch basic electrical wiring electrical projects electrical outlets outlet wiring home building tips house wiring. For academic purposes only not a how to vid.
The principle behind this type of wiring is similar to that used in the previous method in that the cable supplies power from one light to the unit. The colours for fixed wiring are red active black neutral and greenyellow for earth also white is used for switch wires. The loop terminal allows for either switch in the loop to turn the lights on or off at each point. For example you have multiple entrances into a kitchen placing a light switch at each entrance negates the need to cross a dark room to reach the single light switch.
In australia we use 15mm2 tps cable for lighting circuits. Always use a licensed electrical. As others have said you dont unless youre a licensed electrician if you care about the law. The loop at the switch method for wiring is more commonly used in the uk than in australia however it can still be found in some homes within australia.
The loop terminal on the wall switch is utilised when multiple switches are used to operate the lights in one light circuit.