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<blockquote data-quote="SPECIAL LOCATION" data-source="post: 73414" data-attributes="member: 250"><p>IMHO..</p><p></p><p>loop @ fittings can leave it easier to extend the circuit at a later date,</p><p></p><p>(say if you wanted to add a mains powered smoke detector?), as you have a perm live &amp; neutral easily available near the light fitting.</p><p></p><p>BUT...</p><p></p><p>loop @ switch can make it easier for testing or when you come to change a light fitting.</p><p></p><p>I got a gut felling loop at switches probably uses more cable as well?</p><p></p><p>Not a lot..... ?:| But still more!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p></p><p>I do use a mixture of both....</p><p></p><p>I think some rooms work better one way than the other...</p><p></p><p>e.g.</p><p></p><p>Kitchens &amp; bathrooms I tend to loop at switches</p><p></p><p>Lounges with fancy ceiling lights &amp; probably wall lights also loop at switch,</p><p></p><p>Outside lights.. Loop at switch.</p><p></p><p>Bedrooms, halls &amp; landings, garages...</p><p></p><p>I tend to loop at fittings!</p><p></p><p> :| <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SPECIAL LOCATION, post: 73414, member: 250"] IMHO.. loop @ fittings can leave it easier to extend the circuit at a later date, (say if you wanted to add a mains powered smoke detector?), as you have a perm live & neutral easily available near the light fitting. BUT... loop @ switch can make it easier for testing or when you come to change a light fitting. I got a gut felling loop at switches probably uses more cable as well? Not a lot..... ?:| But still more!! :( I do use a mixture of both.... I think some rooms work better one way than the other... e.g. Kitchens & bathrooms I tend to loop at switches Lounges with fancy ceiling lights & probably wall lights also loop at switch, Outside lights.. Loop at switch. Bedrooms, halls & landings, garages... I tend to loop at fittings! :| ;) [/QUOTE]
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