Load and Supply

[cocoots100]

I have just checked the wiring inside a fused switch which is powering the lights under the kitchen worktops. Where it says LOAD I take it that means the mains voltage coming in and SUPPLY means the supply going out to power to the lights.

 

[johnny_t]

No - The other way round.

 

[cocoots100]

Yeah, thought so. What are the repercussions of wiring it in this way?
I have also found a spur in the kitchen with the twin and earth wired directly into a standard plug. This has all been uncovered as I'm ripping the old kitchen out.
How dodgy is that.

 

[johnny_t]

The fused switch being the wrong way round shouldn't have any operational effect, though I guess that when installed 'properly' the switch makes sure you isolate live from the fuse contact when you come to change it, just in case some freaky accident thing happens.