Circuit types

Circuit types

Arrangements

There are two types of circuit arrangements in your house Ring circuits and Radial Circuits

Ring circuits: simply these are circuits that are arranged in a ring meaning that there are two cables coming from the consumer unit that feed a series of points in a ring. You will find that these are used for your power circuits.

Radial Circuits: These are circuits with one end in the consumer unit feeding a point or a series of point. You will find that these are used for lighting or to supply a single appliance like an oven or a power shower.