RING and RADIAL CIRCUITS. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES.

What is the difference between a ring socket circuit and a radial socket circuit? Is one better than the other and what, if any, are the dangers or difficulties of any particular type? What then, are the advantages of each type of circuit? Why do we use ring circuits anyway, when most of the rest of the world does not? Why were they even introduced in the first place? In this video we hope to give you an easy to understand, non-technical explanation of all the key points. This is a good starting point if you are new to electrics and it also serves as an excellent reminder for everyone else.

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[goldfish]

I really enjoyed watching how simple you made this topic. If only my lecturers could learn how to teach like this instead of always making things harder than they sound. Well done, please make more of these good videos.

[everyhandletaken]

This non-electrician had no trouble understanding this, great video, thanks 👍🏻

[CommonInvesting]

Wow. Well explained, subscribed! Thank you please keep them coming. Currently doing level 2 2365 and this has made my understanding MUCH easier. Legend

[imranh]

So simple! So well-devised! So brilliant!
Thank you, Learn Electrics!
🙏🏻

[middleagedpunk]

I will be completing the wiring on my new summerhouse tomorrow and this video was just what I needed - clear, concise yet simple to follow - just perfect for a layman like me. Thank you!

[ariftanoli]

Please keep it concise simple and logical. You doing good job.

[E-be]

Now that's how you explain things, clear, concise, and no faff.
Many thanks for the knowledge share 🇬🇧👍

[TC-uqrc]

First class. Thanks for a clear explanation with no distracting music.

[vmankay]

I always saw this as a positive for the ring circuit but this explanation really nails it. Thanks

[robertjones]

I studied some electrical installation topics 37 years ago at college and I don't remember the historical context of the second world war and reducing copper use. Great video really well done.

[LionkingCMSL]

As a U.S. resident, it was enlightening to find out why you use ring circuits. In the U.S. we do not have ring circuits. And to you that think we only have 120VAC in our homes, we do have 240VAC, but split among 2 legs. The power is delivered by two 120VAC hot wires and a neutral wire. To get the 240VAC, the appliance needs to be connected to both hot wires and a safety ground.

[iamrobfromcardiff]

Really clear, really helpful. Thank you so much for doing this.

[michaelcostello]

Great presentation and the history of ring circuits was very interesting along with their pros and cons. Thank you

[SJR]

I've watched a few videos on ring and radial but this has actually been the best for explaining it so far.

[astranger]

Non UK sparky here. I'm getting into awful rows with UK electricians here on the internet whenever they loudly sing the praise of the UK Electrical System. Since the whole world speaks English, many a non professional learns about the many safeties built into the UK plug and wants the same thing. Some of these plug safeties (the fuse and strict adherence to polarity among others) are there to counteract (among others) the risks inherent to a ring circuit, like a cable break. Sketching the historical context is also very valuable.
This video is going to be a mighty good explainer to avoid all these awful rows therefore my thanks ;-)

[yanalnaghawai]

Many thanks Dave, because in our country we don't use ring circuit and most of the videos i watched concentrate on ring circuit i was in a miss, but now after watching this video i clearly understand the whole thing, , , thanks a million 😊 🙏 wish you all the best 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Chris-zcmy]

Absolutely fantastic information, demonstrating with simple diagrams how both systems work and explaining the differences and drawbacks.
I’ve learned so much from your channel. I thank you.

[Siavash.Hashmi]

absolutely help full, very simple and clear explanation. this particular information I just got it with your 10 minutes video
I didn't get in One year electrical course . I really enjoyed,
well don.

[dandearman]

Thank you for explaining this. This is something I've never seen here in the US.