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Guides and tutorials for UK DIY electrical work, grounded in BS 7671 and Part P.
Fundamentals
How UK domestic wiring is structured and regulated.
Sockets
Ring finals, radials, spurs, and power accessories.
Lighting
Lighting circuits, switching methods, and ceiling roses.
- Lighting circuit basics
- 1-way switching
- 2-way switching
- Intermediate switching (3+ locations)
- Loop-in (3-plate) method
- 2-plate ceiling rose method
- Junction box wiring method
- Identifying which wiring method you have
- Inside a 3-plate ceiling rose
- Inside a 2-plate ceiling rose
- Inside a 4-terminal junction box
- Adding a light or switch to an existing circuit
- Downlights (recessed spotlights)
- Dimmer switches
Safety & Regs
Isolation, testing, zones, and when to call a professional.