lamp wiring

[phantos02]

I was left two lamps by my grandfather when he passed away. They look as if they have been hard-wired to something at some point as they have no plugs. He was a bit of an expert with electrics, whereas I know very little.

I know the basics of wiring a plug but the problem is that the flex only has two parts to it, not three, and they aren't colour coded. Basically you can see the copper wire through the clear coloured sheath. There is no outer sheath holding the two parts together.

Is is safe to use this flex, and if so, which bit goes where in the plug??

 

[il78]

Are these light fittings metal, and how old are they....I personally would not use them until they get checked / rewired by some-one qualified.....

 

[phantos02]

To be honest they probably date from the 60's, and yes, they are metal.
My Grandfather made the lamps himself I think.

I guess that means I can't sort this myself.

 

[securespark]

Metal will almost certainly require earthing, esp. in an old fitting like yours.

it may be best to get them re-wired by a spark, then tested, so that you know they are 100%.

 

[phantos02]

OK thanks for the advice guys, i'll do that