There are many occasions when a customer has problems with lighting circuits, but there is little to go wrong with lighting, the occasional lamp that blows, maybe the odd switch that decides to stop switching and that is about it.


A lot of problems are self-inflicted though, usually after a decorating or renovation spree. The customer decides to change the ceiling rose and then realises that there are 10 wires to go back into the new rose. Or they will remove the wall switch to paper the lounge wall with those famous last words – Don’t worry, I know where the wires go – but they forget.


So here are four common faults or problems that are created by ourselves, by the customer, or by some other tradesman that perhaps doesn’t quite understand lighting circuits.


It’s good to learn what should be done, and good to solve a problem – enjoy.


This video is No.96 on our YouTube channel where we have videos on a wide range of electrical topics.


We also have videos on installing or extending lighting circuits as follows …


ONE WAY LIGHTING CIRCUITS, click on the link below
   • ONE WAY LIGHTING FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCU...  


2 WAY LIGHTING, click on the link below
   • 2 WAY LIGHTING CIRCUITS. How to wire ...  


INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING – 3 WAY SWITCHING, click on the link below
   • INTERMEDIATE LIGHTING. Convert 2 Way ...  


NO EARTH LIGHTING, click on the link below
   • NO EARTH LIGHTING. What to do if you ...  


AND …


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Always work safely, electricity can be dangerous. If you are unsure, stop and seek advice. This video is provided for guidance only. Every electrical situation is different, please check and ensure that you are applying this learning information to your own individual circumstances correctly and safely. If in doubt, stop and seek competent advice.