Skip to main content

Ready to hire?

Post your job in minutes, browse real reviews and choose who to speak to.Post a job

Need some tips or advice?

Ask a question
Electrical

Class 2 light shades

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.33 PM

Hi. We have a 1930's house. The wiring has not been earthed so there's no earth in the lights. Are we able to use light shades that have any part that's made of metal? The long cord that hangs from the ceiling that the light shade will hang from (not sure what it's called) is covered in plastic though. Thanks

Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?

2 Answers

DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Rating: 5 out of 5
Grimsby
Yes as long as the pendants or whatever fittings you have are plastic or double insulated.
Answered10 December 2016
1

L B Electrical Solutions

Rating: 5 out of 5
Tamworth
If there is no earth at the lights it could be worth having a Electrical installation condition report done on your property. Due to the age of the wiring. It will highlight any potential faults and the electrician can go through any questions or concerns you might have.
Answered12 December 2016
0