Hi
I recently replaced a kitchen light with a metal light fixture.
Basically, I removed the old ceiling rose and rewired everything and attached the metal fixture instead.
All is working okay. However, it was slight struggle to get all 3 earth wires into their connection sockets, so I'm a little worried that one of the earthing wires may have come loose, or might in future. It mentioned in the instructions that the light had to be earthed, presumably because it's metal.
Is this in case the metal casing becomes live? If so, is there a way to test whether the light fixture is safe or would it just short out completely if something was wrong?
Thanks.
Oh...and why 3 earthing wires? If one has come loose, then will it be another part of the lighting system that is not earthed?
I recently replaced a kitchen light with a metal light fixture.
Basically, I removed the old ceiling rose and rewired everything and attached the metal fixture instead.
All is working okay. However, it was slight struggle to get all 3 earth wires into their connection sockets, so I'm a little worried that one of the earthing wires may have come loose, or might in future. It mentioned in the instructions that the light had to be earthed, presumably because it's metal.
Is this in case the metal casing becomes live? If so, is there a way to test whether the light fixture is safe or would it just short out completely if something was wrong?
Thanks.
Oh...and why 3 earthing wires? If one has come loose, then will it be another part of the lighting system that is not earthed?