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STAIRCASE WIRING

AIM

To control one lamp from two two-way switches in staircase light wiring.

COMPONENTS REQUIRED

1. One lamp
2. Two two-way switches

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. Clamps
2. PVC pipes

Pre lab Questions:

1. List the factors while doing stair case wiring.
2. What is mean by two way switch?
3. Mention the use of Stair case wiring.
4. What is mean by two way switch?

THEORY

One light point is to be controlled by two switches placed at two different

places so that the light can be switched ON and OFF by either switch. This type of
control of lamps is often used in staircase lighting, where it is necessary that the
person going up the stairs should be able to switch ON and after reaching upstairs
should be able to switch OFF the lamp.

PROCEDURE

The staircase light wiring is shown in the Fig (1).

 Two numbers of two way switches are used for staircase light wiring.
 Two-way Switches have a central terminal.
 Central terminal of the first switch is connected to the upper terminal of the
second switch.
 Similarly, the central terminal of second switch is connected to the lower
terminal of the first switch.
 Switch 1 Switch 2 Lamp
60 W
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P • •
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1Φ,230 V,50Hz
AC supply

Fig.1 STAIRCASE WIRING

  When the switch 1 is in ON condition and the switch 2 is in OFF condition,
the lamp will not glow and vice-versa.

 When both the switches are either ON or OFF, the lamp will glow.
 Therefore, the lamp is controlled from two different switches.

Post lab Questions:

1. Mention the necessity of stair case wiring.

2. List some of the manufactures of switches.
3. List some of the types of lamps which are suitable for domestic purposes.
4. Write the ratings of incandescent lamp.
5. What is the acronym of CFL
6. Write the ratings of CFL lamp.
7. Suggest the energy efficient lamp for domestic purpose.

Result