L & N at the switch

[Snapester]

So i heard a fellow sparky saying taking L&N to the light switch is not allowed and is classed as bad practice!
Is this true I've found it a good way to keep things tidy when wiring lots of spots etc.
Thoughts?

 

[Pete999]

Perfectly OKYDOKY

 

[trev]

He's an idiot, take no notice of him. Or you could put him on the spot by asking what reg number prohibits the practice. I would.

 

[davesparks]

I find it's a good way of keeping things messy in a switch back box if you aren't careful.
I have no issue with installing this way if the situation calls for it though.

 

[Andy78]

I install like this when it's appropriate. As Trev says, get him to point out the reg that forbids this method... should be good for a squirm.

 

[uksparks]

I know of a reg number, take a look at this: 559.6.1.100 in BGB, or in the BYB 559.5.1.208

 

[sparkee]

You could point out that hager switches have a neutral termination on their light switches. I cant see any problem with this method and use it most of the time myself.

 

[uksparks]

That reg says "consideration" so tell him to sling his hook if he wants it wired at the switch.

 

[R G]

Nothing wrong with that , makes good sense when fittings are compact and avoids concealed joint boxes , good for testing and fault finding as well..

 

[Octopus]

Just don't use 16mm back boxes!

 

[uksparks]

Just don't use 16mm back boxes!

I could shoot people who do that!

 

[davesparks]

I could shoot people who do that!

Do what? Use 16mm backboxes for switches? Why?

 

[uksparks]

Because there's never much space, especially when someone says can you fit a dimmer

 

[marc8]

Just remember if using a connector block for neutrals it requires to be fixed to back box,
we just use wago's not fitting back can just be left loose

 

[telectrix]

what reg. says connector block must be fixed to box?