Switches

Ceiling Fans are Typically Wired on a Shared Circuit with Other Lights and Outlets. Due to the small amount of amperage a ceiling fan does not require a dedicated circuit. A shared circuit is one that branches out and has more than one device which shares the same electrical circuit.

5 amp sockets are used on the lighting circuit, meaning they are switched on and off with the light switches in the room, rather than being used like regular plug sockets. A 15amp power point allows appliances that demand a heavier electrical load to be safely operated.

Alternating current is the form in which electric power is delivered to businesses and residences, and it is the form of electrical energy that consumers typically use when they plug kitchen appliances, televisions, fans and electric lamps into a wall socket.

Heater points are where the wiring runs through, in order to provide power. If a problem develops in the wiring, it can cause a knock-on effect that prevents the heater from producing heat.