light fittings with no earth cables.

No, most of the lights from turkey have metal parts and yet are unearthed and are wired using a white bell wire type cable. Therefore they are not compliant to any British or European standards and are totally unsuitable for use in the UK. Be very wary of fitting the light as if you have a fire etc, your home insurance could well be void due to having fitted an unsafe light.

Hi If your fitting is double insulated/class 2, it would not require an earth connection. If it is a metal fitting/class 1, without earth connection, it could be lethal under fault conditions. However it might be possible to drill into the metal casing of the light fitting, tap it out and connect to the CPC's in the cables feeding it. A test from the metal case back to the CU could confirm continuity. Crucial that you have an earth in your original lighting circuit. Older circuits are run in twin cable only which would not be suitable in this situation. Is the fitting for 230v or 12v? Not a simple answer - but in short yes it is possible but only under certain conditions. best Tom

Hi Mrs Martin if the fitting you have bought is not made of metal you can fit this to your light circuit. A label would also be put on your consumer unit (fuse board ) stating no earth on light circuit. Kindest regards Kevin

If it's double insulated (made of PVC) the answer is: yes you can , if made of a conductive material: No. hope this helps Edris electrical