Wiring Diagram Adding a Light But WHY Use 3 Core and CPC Cable Connections Explained

Student training aid for the connections required when adding light to come on with another light but WHY use 3 core and CPC cable (3 core and earth).

In the video I explains the connection required within the original lighting point and the one I add that will come on at the same time. We see how 3 core and CPC cable between the 2 lighting points can be a massive advantage and allow the circuit to continue on to another room.

This method of wiring to the 3 gang switch means both the downstairs lighting circuit the landing light and outside light are all on the same fuse or MCB. This means that when you pull or operate just one fuse you will isolate all the conductor inside the 3 gang switch.

I apologise for the flicker*

== 🕐 Time Stamps - Cut to the action 🕕 ==

00:00 - Adding a light (sorry about any flicker)
00:04 - 2 and 3 gang switches
00:21 - Link in the description for the handouts
00:48 - 2 lights come on together
02:10 - One fuse for both ground and first floor lights
03:12 - Two lighting point
03:31 - Ceiling rose
04:19 - Identifying the 3 core cable
05:00 - If I used twin and CPC (twin and earth cable)
05:20 - No loop with twin and earth cable
06:57 - Having the loop with a 3 core cable
08:22 - Adding the 3 core conductors in
10:07 - Recap connection
10:35 - Carrying on the circuit to another room
11:40 - Connection in a ceiling rose

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