Add A Wall Light

At a glance..

How can you introduce another light or lights into your room switched independently of the main light? This project shows 2 wall lights added, but the same circuit can be used for an additional ceiling light switched independently.

The details..

The Electrical Project: Wiring in Switched Wall Lights is an informative guide for anyone looking to add additional lighting fixtures to their home, without having them controlled by the main switch. The book offers detailed instructions on how to safely install new wiring circuits using actual fittings and circuit boards as examples.

Readers will learn about all the necessary tools required for this project, including 20-amp junction boxes (3 terminal), 20-amp junction boxes (4 terminal), single pattress box with grommet, cable clips, screws, wall conduit for 1.5mm cable among others. Safety precautions are also emphasized throughout the book such as turning off power before cutting any cables or wires.

The author walks readers through each step of installing new wiring circuits from identifying suitable locations on walls and ceilings where new lights should go; marking out holes/chases; running cables through conduits; connecting switches securely onto pattress boxes while ensuring proper earthing connections are made;

Finally readers will learn how to connect up all components together making sure everything works properly before completing plasterwork around newly installed fixtures.