Simple Question - 6 Fluorescent lights on 1 switch

[SKY]

Hi All

Got to wire up 6 fluorescent lights over the next few days to 1 switch.
Is the easiest way as follows.

Feed from CU to switch

Feed from switch to lamp 1 then daisy chain from light 1 - 2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6?

Many Thanks

Simon

 

[telectrix]

either that, or 3 plate it at first light.

 

[trev]

Can you think of an easier way?
Is the total wattage within the limits of your switch and protective device?

 

[The Ranger]

I wouldn't take the neutral to the switch.

 

[trev]

either that, or 3 plate it at first light.

That's the way I'd do it but I'm a creature of habit

 

[SKY]

yep 6 x 36w.

 

[The Ranger]

yep 6 x 36w.

PF corrected?

 

[trev]

X1.825 for the harmonics

 

[SKY]

I did MD using 7 x 36 x 1.8 / 230 = just under 2 amps.

Did not account for PF - using HF fittings.

 

[trev]

Are there any more lights on the same circuit? If so they will also have to be considered

 

[SKY]

6 fluorescent fittings single 36w HF - 1 bulkhead lamp rated at 100w.
Approx 2.5A MD

 

[trev]

You're good to go then, happy days

 

[Smudge]

I wouldn't take the neutral to the switch.

any reason why? don't you find this easier for later alterations rather than doing loop-in?

(a question, not a moan)

 

[Baker1988]

Why would you not go to the switch with the neutral i am currently at colege and they teached us how to take the neutral to the switch saying it is perfectly safe aslong as it does not exceed the switch rating you can get a lot of good switchs now that have a connection for the neutral at the back of the swtch. So i would take it to the swich as long as the florecent lights are the end of the line

 

[GLENNSPARK]

whats this continuing obsession with neutrals at switches?.....is it in an enclosure: YES.....is it accessable: YES.....

 

[Farmelectrics]

nothing wong with neutral at switch but i would wire in 3 core job done

 

[The Ranger]

any reason why? don't you find this easier for later alterations rather than doing loop-in?

(a question, not a moan)

I just don't see the need for it to be there thats all why do something you don't have to! it's a personal taste i suppose!

 

[sparkiegaz]

feed the switch run it through a double pole , then straight up to the lights,,,hey do what you find easiest ,,,most new builds houses are all switch fed as ive found out talking to house bashers the other day..

 

[Smudge]

i now work industrial, but worked several companies house bashing. The companies always specified neutral at switch for things like customer later deciding they want wall lights instead of fishing the ceilings unneccessarily, aswell as the switch being the most easily accessable place for the joint. Just don't see the benifit of loop-in. Each to their own...

 

[ian.settle1]

whats this continuing obsession with neutrals at switches?.....is it in an enclosure: YES.....is it accessable: YES.....

Does the switch box have a fixed connection for a neutral NO