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When wiring multiple lights from a single switch, is it possible to continue from last light with a loop to next room?

 

[Spoon]

When wiring multiple lights from a single switch, is it possible to continue from last light with a loop to next room?

Welcome to the forum mate.

Yes.

 

[telectrix]

When wiring multiple lights from a single switch, is it possible to continue from last light with a loop to next room?

onlyif you want the next room to be operated from the same switch.

 

[pc1966]

As above, just it is perfectly acceptable. There is a length-limit for voltage drop and safe disconnection on a fault, but it is probably going to be at least 68m or so from the CU (fuse box) to furthest light and so unlikely to be a problem in most homes.

Just remember to connect the CPC (earth) at every point, even if the light accessories are not currently using them as all-plastic, etc.

 

[Kuba]

Is your feed at a light or switch? Loop from where the feed is and then s/l to whatever it is light or a switch. I don’t assume you’d want another room on the same switch?

 

[Georgey]

Why would you want to have a loop to the next room from a single switch ?

 

[brianmoooore]

Why would you want to have a loop to the next room from a single switch ?

That's quite a common way of wiring a 'simple' lighting circuit these days.
Feed T&E into switch, loop T&E out of switch to switch in next room, and T&E to ceiling light fitting. Saves some of the problems when a 'fashion' light fitting is fitted.

 

[newfutile]

some properties are wired with the neutral in the switch -this type would not be suitable unless you wanted both lights to come on at the same time from 1 switch

 

[brianmoooore]

some properties are wired with the neutral in the switch -this type would not be suitable unless you wanted both lights to come on at the same time from 1 switch

Indeed, some are, and they get a C2 if discovered when testing.
Can't see the relevance to this thread.

 

[newfutile]

I don’t mean a switched neutral I mean the neutral and loop in and out are in the switch box with single twin and earth to the light fitting

 

[Timbo]

onlyif you want the next room to be operated from the same switch.

Could use Quinetic switches and link the original switch out.