How to run a row of lights off one switch?

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I have a lighting system where I need to connect 8 x 40-watt lights to a
single power outlet (10A rated). The lights will be running directly off a
power cord which will be plugged into a timer and the timer will turn the
lights off and on at the designated times.

I've done this easily with a single light, but I have no idea about multiple
lights. I was told that there is a "loop terminal" on the batten holder
(there are 4 terminals, one active one neutral one earth and one LOOP). I
have no idea what to do here. I am told to simply "loop" them.

But I don't know what they mean by "looping" them. I was told to wire them
in parallell, but how do I do that?

I know it's easy but I've forgotten since the last time I wired lights. I
cannot find my manuals, they had diagrams how to do it, it was simple but
alas I have no idea what to do.

The diagram of what I want is like this:

POWER SOURCE ==> Light 1 => L2 => L3 => L4 => L5 => L6 => L7 => L8

Just like that, in a row. I was told it can be done neatly and it can be
done messy. I prefer a neat approach ;-)

If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

Thank you
KnD
 
"K Dog" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
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I have a lighting system where I need to connect 8 x 40-watt lights to a
single power outlet (10A rated). The lights will be running directly off a
power cord which will be plugged into a timer and the timer will turn the
lights off and on at the designated times.

I've done this easily with a single light, but I have no idea about
multiple
lights. I was told that there is a "loop terminal" on the batten holder
(there are 4 terminals, one active one neutral one earth and one LOOP). I
have no idea what to do here. I am told to simply "loop" them.

But I don't know what they mean by "looping" them. I was told to wire them
in parallell, but how do I do that?

I know it's easy but I've forgotten since the last time I wired lights. I
cannot find my manuals, they had diagrams how to do it, it was simple but
alas I have no idea what to do.

The diagram of what I want is like this:

POWER SOURCE ==> Light 1 => L2 => L3 => L4 => L5 => L6 => L7 => L8

Just like that, in a row. I was told it can be done neatly and it can be
done messy. I prefer a neat approach ;-)

If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

Thank you
KnD

Go buy yourself a couple of party light cords from a hardware store - they
are pre-wired and you can get the ones which you can add to so you can make
up what length and number of lights you want. They're cheap and safe.

Ken
 
"K Dog" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
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I have a lighting system where I need to connect 8 x 40-watt lights to a
single power outlet (10A rated). The lights will be running directly off a
power cord which will be plugged into a timer and the timer will turn the
lights off and on at the designated times.

I've done this easily with a single light, but I have no idea about
multiple
lights. I was told that there is a "loop terminal" on the batten holder
(there are 4 terminals, one active one neutral one earth and one LOOP). I
have no idea what to do here. I am told to simply "loop" them.

But I don't know what they mean by "looping" them. I was told to wire them
in parallell, but how do I do that?

I know it's easy but I've forgotten since the last time I wired lights. I
cannot find my manuals, they had diagrams how to do it, it was simple but
alas I have no idea what to do.

The diagram of what I want is like this:

POWER SOURCE ==> Light 1 => L2 => L3 => L4 => L5 => L6 => L7 => L8

Just like that, in a row. I was told it can be done neatly and it can be
done messy. I prefer a neat approach ;-)

If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

Thank you
KnD


I agree with the comment that it's easier to use a TPS cable with "screw on
" lampholders but if you have bought the batten holders already just wire
the neutral terminals to the next neutral terminal and the active terminals
together in the same way. You have no need of the "loop" terminals.

Like this o------o-------o

o------o-------o
Hope that comes out for you.


--
Regards ........ Rheilly Phoull
 
Your idea sounds pretty good.

I wonder what anyone has to say about this particular method of wiring. Is
it absolutely safe?

If a light blows out I want the other lights to remain active and I don't
think this will happen if they are wired like that. Your idea looks like
wiring in series, and I want to wire in parallell. I could always return the
batten holders, I've still got the purchase receipts.

Thanks for the idea anyway, looks good, but is this series or parallell? And
if a light blows out will the other lights remain on or will they go out as
well?

KnD

Like this o------o-------o

o------o-------o
Hope that comes out for you.


--
Regards ........ Rheilly Phoull
 
If you didn't understand what Rheilly was saying, then no, it isn't safe for
you to do this work. Better return or throw away the batten holders and go
and buy the "party light" cable.

Good luck,
Alf


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"K Dog" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message news:<FEMSb.37267$Wa.5663@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
Your idea sounds pretty good.

I wonder what anyone has to say about this particular method of wiring. Is
it absolutely safe?

If a light blows out I want the other lights to remain active and I don't
think this will happen if they are wired like that. Your idea looks like
wiring in series, and I want to wire in parallell. I could always return the
batten holders, I've still got the purchase receipts.

Thanks for the idea anyway, looks good, but is this series or parallell? And
if a light blows out will the other lights remain on or will they go out as
well?

KnD

Like this o------o-------o

o------o-------o
Hope that comes out for you.


--
Regards ........ Rheilly Phoull
Hi Dog, I don't want to be labelled like some posters, but if you have
to ask such FUCKING STUPID questions you should NEVER touch anything
electrical. You are a danger & a menace to both yourself & other
people. Or is your post just an early April 1st. post. (I can't
believe that someone with as little knowledge that you seem to have,
would attempt this.)
 
K Dog <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
news:FEMSb.37267$Wa.5663@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

Your idea sounds pretty good.

I wonder what anyone has to say about this
particular method of wiring. Is it absolutely safe?
It is if you know what you are doing with
the physical wiring of the batten holders.

Those are normally designed to have the TPS physically
restrained outside the batten holders tho and TPS is solid
conductors so it wont work if you move them around much.

If a light blows out I want the other lights to remain active
and I don't think this will happen if they are wired like that.
Yes it will, they're wired in parallel.

And since you dont realise that, its very dangerous
for you to be attempting to wire them up.

Your idea looks like wiring in series, and I want to wire in parallell.
His scheme is wiring them in parallel.

I could always return the batten holders, I've still got the purchase receipts.
That would be safest.

Thanks for the idea anyway, looks good, but is this series or parallell?
Parallel.

And if a light blows out will the other lights
remain on or will they go out as well?
Only the failed one will go out.


Like this o------o-------o

o------o-------o
Hope that comes out for you.


--
Regards ........ Rheilly Phoull
 
In article <bef98df3.0401310741.252715e6@posting.google.com>,
spamsutherland_ozspam@yahoo.com.au says...
"K Dog" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message news:<FEMSb.37267$Wa.5663@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
Your idea sounds pretty good.

I wonder what anyone has to say about this particular method of wiring. Is
it absolutely safe?

If a light blows out I want the other lights to remain active and I don't
think this will happen if they are wired like that. Your idea looks like
wiring in series, and I want to wire in parallell. I could always return the
batten holders, I've still got the purchase receipts.

Thanks for the idea anyway, looks good, but is this series or parallell? And
if a light blows out will the other lights remain on or will they go out as
well?

KnD

Like this o------o-------o

o------o-------o
Hope that comes out for you.


--
Regards ........ Rheilly Phoull




Hi Dog, I don't want to be labelled like some posters, but if you have
to ask such FUCKING STUPID questions you should NEVER touch anything
electrical. You are a danger & a menace to both yourself & other
people. Or is your post just an early April 1st. post. (I can't
believe that someone with as little knowledge that you seem to have,
would attempt this.)
Hear Hear !

I'll be checking the obituaries.
 

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