Electrical Question - 2 Way Switched Circuit with Additional Fitting

wildest_jjk · 9 Oct 2019 at 13:41

Hi all,

My father is currently making some changes in his house and is looking for a little bit of electrical guidance if possible please? The question is essentially:

Where would you take the connections for an extra light fitting from a two way switched circuit that is currently only feeding a fan/light fitting?

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Swifty55 · 9 Oct 2019 at 16:44

Is the 2nd light to switch on with the others?

If so, then just take the feed from the light fixture itself.

wildest_jjk · 9 Oct 2019 at 19:42

Swifty55 said:
Is the 2nd light to switch on with the others?

If so, then just take the feed from the light fixture itself.

Thanks for the response.

Yes he wants the new light fitting to turn on the same time as the fan/light fixture.

In terms of the configuration when the current light is off there is a permanent live connection and a live that will power up with the switches. Is the connection for the new light fitting across those two terminals? If so, then it doesn't appear to work!

Beer_MonsterUK · 9 Oct 2019 at 19:55

No, you need a 3 core cable connected to the switched live, neutral and earth from the existing light fitting.

Swifty55 · 9 Oct 2019 at 20:14

wildest_jjk said:
Thanks for the response.

Yes he wants the new light fitting to turn on the same time as the fan/light fixture.

In terms of the configuration when the current light is off there is a permanent live connection and a live that will power up with the switches. Is the connection for the new light fitting across those two terminals? If so, then it doesn't appear to work!

No, as Beer Monster stated, you need to connect the new light from the existing light.

wildest_jjk · 10 Oct 2019 at 14:03

Fantastic advice guys, worked a treat.

Thanks very much for your time and input!!

Solus · 11 Oct 2019 at 08:03

Spur off the fitting, just as you would a socket.