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No earth wire for lighting fixture?

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  • 18-09-2014 9:51am
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    happinessfr
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭


    I am trying to change my light fittings with the instruction given on the Woodies's website.

    URL : woodiesdiy.tv/How-to-Change-a-Light-Fittings

    Says on the video that if I do not have an earth wire in the connection point in the ceiling, do not attach any metallic fittings e.g. brass/chrome.

    My house was built in 1920 so there was no earth wire and the new light and ceiling rose I bought is metal!

    What can I do? Has anyone the same experience before?

    Thanks.


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    #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    If the light fitting is designed to be earthed then it should be earthed end of story.
    No earth cable present = do not install a light that requires an earth.

    If your home has not been wired in a long, long time (your post suggests this) then I would recommend that you get a Registered Electrical Contractor to survey it as a matter of urgency. Failure to do so may result in loss of said home or worse........


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