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What is the best way to wire ceiling lights?

Arran Cameron
The ceiling rose junction box with its loop-in wiring is now really showing its age and is no longer a practical (or even safe) installation for most residents who wish to install fancy light fittings. It is still, however, the most common arrangement for new build houses and rewires, probably as the result of the electrician's training and how they consider it to be the norm or they cannot think of (potentially better) alternatives.


So, what is the best way to wire ceiling lights? Should neutral wires be taken to the switches or not?
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    Would anybody have a problem with junction boxes in a loft space?


    If you have done your work properly and used MF JBs, why would you subsequently need to engage in fault-finding?


    Under-floor heating certainly puts the kybosh on gaining access to any wiring from above, so you had better get it right first time!


    We have been discussing lighting circuits, but how do you avoid junction boxes at the branches of radial (socket) circuits?
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    Would anybody have a problem with junction boxes in a loft space?


    If you have done your work properly and used MF JBs, why would you subsequently need to engage in fault-finding?


    Under-floor heating certainly puts the kybosh on gaining access to any wiring from above, so you had better get it right first time!


    We have been discussing lighting circuits, but how do you avoid junction boxes at the branches of radial (socket) circuits?
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