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 Post subject: circuits off a battery?
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hello
i want to practice a few circuits on a board at home.
just want to practice a simple ring circuit with maybe 4 sockets.
mainly i want to practice wiring up lighting circuits-
with 2/3 ceiling roses, two way switching, intermediate etc etc-different combinations,
want to practice with single core and twin+earth.
i have all the bits i need.
just wondering if i can power this with a battery.
i really want to power the circuit,so-
other than going from the mains,what kind of battery can i use,if at all.
what type of battery,size,voltage etc, and wheres the best place to get them.
also,has anyone any links to online guides/vids on how to do this/set it up?

im a novice,as you may of guessed,so all advice appreciated

cheers
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A mains-powered low voltage supply will be safer, a dead short across a large lead-acid battery can make a big bang. Don't forget to include fuses in the appropriate places.

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KinHeck !! Buy a multimeter and learn how to use it, and you don't need power.

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thescruff wrote:
KinHeck !! Buy a multimeter and learn how to use it, and you don't need power.


Very true, but I think he wants to see it working.

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You can do this using a 9 volt battery and a lamp holder and a 9 volt lamp.

Normal light switches wired using virtually any cable and the 9v battery and lamps will enable you to practice the lighting circuits.

three way switching

two way switching

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Mooncrap's way is better.

Then, if he makes a mistake it might catch fire like it would if it were a real installation.

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