UK domestic lighting circuits | Loop in at ceiling rose | Loop in at switch

Lighting circuits can seem confusing to some people, in this video I explain what the loop in at the ceiling rose, loop in at the switch and loop in at the junction box look like. The loop in method is often used when wiring lighting circuits in the UK.

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[adamgoscombe]

Absolutely brilliant. If you are not lecturing and helping bring along the next generation, you certainly should be. Clear, concise, simply explained and not sleep-inducing. Thanks!

[orbepa]

Thanks Ultimate Handyman - I turned 40 a couple of years ago and as mandated by law I now wear old clothes rather than new clothes and spend a lot of time in my garage. I taught myself Carpentry (via YouTube) and learning my DIY skills - which you have helped out a lot on, but electrics have always mystified me. I extended the light circuit into space above my garage - but I just did it as one circuit (as I didn't understand the switch wires), but I may revisit this after seeing your video.

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos - we see 10 minutes of video - but we understand there the huge amount of effort of planning, editing, compiling these videos that you undertake to help out your grateful audience. These videos really do help a lot of people like me who are just starting out in DIY. I seem to recall your video around removed cross-threaded screws being very helpful. So thank you for everything you do and when you see YouTube are barely paying you anything for your work - there are many thousands of grateful people out there that you've helped.

[affiliatefreedom]

Thank you. After hours of trial and error, trying to find the right sequence of wiring, I checked out your video and within minutes had my kithen down lights working properly.

[Tonyv]

Great. How I lived this long without knowing this I do not know. Very clear and understandable. Thanks.

[gmmooseblaster]

Domestic wiring has always baffled me. This video has helped. May need to watch it a few more times before it sinks in. It's a hell of a lot better than trying to learn it from a book. Well done on another well thought out instructional video

[ultimatehandyman]

This video took me weeks to prepare, I hope it helps to explain how a domestic lighting circuit is wired in the UK. Please like, share and comment (if you can).
I hope everyone has a great Sunday 😉

[quinnio]

I cannot thank you enough. Moving out and trying to save money on the make good.
Replacing a rail of spot lamps with the original Thorn tube light. Wasn't like-for-like terminals and I forgot the original set up.

Couldn't have done it without this video and you have an avid follower as we prepare to buy our first home which needs plenty of diy.

Thanks again!

[xxjusxstarxx]

American here, y'all's setup looks so much cleaner and simpler

[oliverking]

For years I've been taking a pic inside a switch or rose so I know how to re-wire a new switch or rose. Maybe now I'll just be able to apply some knowledge and logic! Great vid

[thylacinegemini]

Excellent. I have to rewire a ceiling rose with looping tomorrow after messing it up today and blowing the circuit breaker. Really easy to understand. Many thanks.

[VRUZuk]

I had that 'aha!' moment in this video when it clicked. Had to pause and stare at the wiring to make sense but it does now! Thanks

[manwithapan]

This is a great video as the mysteries of the loop can be a pain in the arse this is very well explained and on point :)

[pokemonmew]

Recently did my Domestic installer course, 18th edition and inspection and testing. Switches are awkward and all different but your detailed well presented video make it simpler to understand and I will revisit this when I need so guidance again.

[tgroom]

Thanks a million Handyman. Three days trying to wire up a loft light, then ten mins watching this, bingo, sorted. Thumbs up sir.

[misterrad]

Really cleared the clouds in my head about all this. What a great video you've made here. Thank you so much!

[Matitzarichie]

Just about to wire my new summerhouse.
Thanks, Ultimate Handyman, your excellent video has just made my life much easier. Confirmation of what I did know, and, more importantly, 'enlightening' me on wiring switches.
I can breathe more confidently now 😊

[spendtimesavemoneydiy]

What a brilliant video! I know how to do domestic wiring but for anyone who doesn't this is so comprehensive! I can appreciate how much effort has gone into the making of this video 👍🏼

[shaun]

I need to fit a light in my loft and I had a rough idea of how to do it but i was confusing myself the more I thought about it. This video has cleared it up enough to give me the confidence to do it.

[glenhill]

Just the help i needed..Got stuck with an old pull light switch i was replacing in the bathroom.I wanted to replace it with an outside switch and then add multiple downlights.Perfect video for me.Thank you very much.

[shortyian]

Great video 👌 ... always struggled to get my head around how lighting wiring works - makes a lot more sense now!