ONE-WAY LIGHTING CIRCUIT
In this unit, one can learn that a one-way lighting circuit is a simple electrical circuit used to control one lamp or light fixture from one switch only. This is one of the most common types of household wiring.
Example: a bedroom light controlled by one wall switch.
At the end of this unit, the learners will be able to:
- identify the different types of components used to wire a surface-type one-way lighting circuit.
- identify the cables used to wire a surface-type one-way lighting circuit.
- list the materials required to wire a surface-type one-way lighting circuit.
- wire a one-way surface-type lighting circuit.
Purpose of a One-Way Lighting Circuit
A one-way lighting circuit is designed so that one switch turns one light ON and OFF from one location.
For example:
- a bedroom light controlled by a switch near the door
- a bathroom light with one switch
- a storeroom or office light controlled at the entrance
The switch has only two positions:
- ON – completes the circuit and allows current to flow
- OFF – breaks the circuit and stops the current flow
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