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Light fittings on the stairs

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.34 PM

Hi, Iv just had the electrics tested on a property I rent out. I have 2 lights on the staircase wall, metal fittings. The cable suppling them is only twin not twin & earth. I need to earth them, is there something I can use to do this without pulling the walls to bits to replace the cables? Cheers Scott

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Anonymous user

Hi Scotty, yes, the easiest solution would be to change the light fittings for class II non-metal ones then you don't need to earth them. Make sure the switch isn't metal, too. Class II fittings don't require an earth.
Answered28 August 2020
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LMJ Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5
Wokingham
Hi I presume the lighting circuit only does the staircase if that is the case change all electrical accessories to class 2 light fittings and all switches to plastic. Also a label should be attached to fuseboard regarding that circuit has no earth and no class 1 metal fittings to be fitted to that particular circuit. Change the light fittings
Answered18 September 2020
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