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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
A two wire cable must be brought to the switch box from the distribution panel source. This "hot" wire is connected to the top of the switch. Whatever you do, do NOT switch the neutrals. Connect the ground wire to the back of the box. This ground wire is connected to every box in the circuit installation. Run a two wire to the first lighting outlet. At the switch box connect the white wires together and the outgoing black to the bottom of the switch. At the first lighting outlet leave about 6 inches of wire hanging out of the box. From this box run another two wire cable to the second lighting outlet box. Remember to connect the ground wires. Back to the first lighting outlet box connect a short piece of wire to both the incoming and outgoing wires, this is known as a "pigtail connection" and it is this short piece of wire that connects to the fixture. Do this with both the black and white wires. These connections splices are pushed to the back of the box and the pigtails are the wires to connect to the fixture. These two lighting outlets are now wired so as the fixtures will be in parallel with each other. The voltage potential is applied to the bottom side of the switch when the switch is turned on and the fixtures that are connected in parallel will both turn on.
Another alternative is if you want to control a table lamp from a receptacle outlet. This is done by switching only half of each of the duplex receptacles. Remove the brass tabs between each of the sockets on the receptacle. Leave the (silver coloured) tab intact. Run a two wire cable to the switch and pigtail the black wire into two "hots". One will go to the top of the switch and the other will go directly to the split receptacle. From the switch box a three wire cable will be required to complete the circuit. The unswitched "hot" will connect to the brass screw on the bottom portion of the split receptacle and the switched "hot" will connect to the brass screw on the upper half of the split receptacle. The white wire will connect to the silver coloured screw on the receptacle. This is popular connection for branches circuits where lamps are the only lighting for a room.
As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
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Can you connect two fans and six outlets to one 20 amp breaker?
No, the six outlets are not amperage rated to be connected to a 20 amp circuit. A normal 15 amp receptacle can not be protected by a 20 amp breaker. Change the 20 amp breaker to a 15 amp breaker. This combination will pass code regulations. =============== In the United States, in a home, you can connect two hard-wired (not cord and plug connected) fans and six receptacles (outlets) to a single 20 amp circuit provided the 2 fans do not draw more than 10 amps together. If they are cord and plug connected, this limitation on the fans does not apply. In commercial and industrial installations, power to hard-wired equipment is provided on different circuits than receptacles.
5 way intermediate lighting wiring diagram?
Install a double-pole switch at the entrance and end of a hallway to control lighting from both sides. Wire a 3-core cable between the switches and connect the live wires to the common terminals, while the switched live wires are connected to the L1 and L2 terminals on each switch. The lighting circuit is wired to the common terminal on both switches. Utilize a two-way lighting circuit when controlling a single light fitting from two different switches. Connect a 3-core cable between the switches, with the live wire connected to the common terminal on both switches. Link L1 to L1 and L2 to L2 on each switch, and connect the lighting circuit to the common terminal on both switches. Employ a two-way and intermediate lighting circuit for controlling a single light fitting from three different switches. Wire a 4-core cable between the switches and light fitting, connecting the live wire to the common terminal on each switch. Link L1 to L1 and L2 to L2 on the two-way switches, and connect the common terminal on the intermediate switch to the lighting circuit. For a 4-way lighting circuit controlling a single light fitting from four different switches, use a 5-core cable between the switches and light fitting. Connect the live wire to the common terminal on each switch, and link L1 to L1 and L2 to L2 on the two-way switches. The common terminal on the intermediate switches is connected to the lighting circuit. If wiring multiple lights in a large room or area, consider using a combination of two-way, intermediate, and/or four-way lighting circuits as necessary to control the lighting from various switch locations. Plan the wiring scheme carefully to ensure proper functionality and compliance with electrical regulations.
What type of switch would be used to control a lighting load from one control point?
In this type of situation, where there is more than one lighting circuit, a lighting contactor would be used. These types of contactors can be obtained in four and five pole configurations. Make sure that the contactor is rated for lighting loads and not motor loads. A normal switch, single pole single throw, would be used to switch the contactors on and off. A single switch could then be used to control as many contactors as you need to operate the lighting circuits.If there is just one lighting circuit, the total circuit amperage must be known, then the switch would be sized to the amperage of the circuit.
What does a single phase switch look like?
A single phase switch only has two screws to connect power One is the source (or panel power coming in) the other is for the load or device requiring power ( power out) this is referring to residential applications.
What are two disadvantages of GFCI outlets compared to mechanical circuit breakers?
Two disadvantages of GFCI outlets compared to mechanical circuit breakers are that GFCI outlets can be more sensitive to nuisance tripping, which may lead to frequent interruptions in power, especially in wet or damp environments. Additionally, GFCI outlets typically offer protection only at the outlet where they are installed, whereas circuit breakers provide broader protection for an entire circuit, ensuring that multiple outlets and devices are protected under a single breaker.
How can you connect single phase generator in three phase supply system in house lighting system?
First house lighting systems are single phase not three phase. To connect a generator to the house lighting system for emergency power, it would take an electrician to do the job properly. The biggest concern would be to isolate the rest of the service from the main distribution supply service and then isolate the rest of the distribution panel loads from the lighting loads.
Can dimmers control switched receptacles intended for plug in lamps?
You can wire a dimmer into any circuit. The issue is where you do it for a specific outlet. The dimmer would just have to connect to a single outlet and not all outlets on the same circuit. The issue is getting a dimmer that is compatible with the device you are dimming. Some lighting requires special dimmers.
How do you wire a single phase contactor controlled by a pir in a lighting circuit?
Relatively simple. There are two power contacts, you wire the two wires for the line you want to interrupt or connect to these contacts. this is for the simplest type, SPST, one set of contacts to switch a power line on when the control signal is on. There are more complicated contactors with multiple sets of contacts. There are two connections for the control circuit which are typically low voltage AC or DC. Connect these to the control signal, ie, the signal you will use to turn the contactor on or off.
How to daisy chain lights for a continuous lighting setup?
To daisy chain lights for a continuous lighting setup, connect the power source to the first light fixture. Then, use a cable to connect the first light fixture to the second one, and continue this pattern for each additional light fixture. This allows you to power multiple lights in a series from a single power source.
What does Ethernet cable do?
allows a single computer to connect to a LAN allows a single computer to connect to a LAN
What is single phase Controlled rectifier?
such a control rectifier that control or rectifier single phase. for that purpose we used SCR that is called single phase controlled rectifier.
How do 3 way switches work in a lighting circuit?
Three-way switches work in a lighting circuit by allowing you to control a single light fixture from two different locations. The switches are connected in a way that allows you to turn the light on or off from either switch, regardless of the position of the other switch. This is achieved by using a traveler wire to connect the two switches and a common wire to connect the light fixture.
What is ment by single-player mode?
Single-Player Mode commonly refers to one Human controlled player and the rest are CPU controlled.
How many Dell Outlets are there in the UK?
"Believe it or not, there is not a single outlet in the UK. However, there are many outlets that sell Dell products, and the Dell English Headquarters is in London."
How can I hang multiple pendant lights from one fixture?
To hang multiple pendant lights from one fixture, you can use a multi-port canopy or a track lighting system. These options allow you to connect several pendant lights to a single electrical connection point, providing a stylish and functional lighting solution for your space.
Which of the following are true. 1.single gene can control a single trait 2.single gene can influence multiple traits 3.single trait can be controlled by multiple genes?
A single gene can influence multiple traits A single trait can be controlled by multiple genes
Can a single trait can be controlled by multiple genes.?
Yes
