This is the third video in a series where we discuss if lights are connected in series or parallel, here we look at one example that defies the trend so far by showing a type of lighting that is connected in series.

00:00 The question
00:05 Previous videos
   • How Are My Lights Wired? In Series or...  
   • If I Have Two, Three or More Lights o...  
00:55 Series and parallel playlist:    • Series and Parallel Circuits  
01:13 12 volt lights connected to 240 volt supply
02:09 Demonstration circuit
02:55 Measuring the voltage before I melt my resistor
03:40 Increasing the resistors in series
04:10 Meauring the voltage across resistors in series
05:15 What happens if we add more resistance?
06:05 Voltage split across three resistors
06:49 How does this relate to the decorative string lights?
07:35 Powering up the lights
08:45 Dicing with death! Electric shock risk! Don't try this at home!
09:30 The physical proof by experimentation
10:40 One situation where we do connect lights in series
11:16 Closing thoughts

These videos are aimed at learners studying electricity on any course and will help those studying the City and Guilds 2365, 5357 Apprenticeship, 7202 and 8202 courses, the EAL Diploma in Electrical Installation and also any course involving electrical science, physics and maths.

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