Following on from a previous post about extra low voltage lights in a bathroom, I ended up replacing the old 240v downlights with IP44 lights of the same voltage. The original lights had supply wires which were two core only, meaning that they were connected to the lighting circuit via live and neutral, earth being blanked off. The installation diagram with my new lights--which are metal-- shows twin and earth connected, so I connected earth and it tripped the RCD; I disconnected earth so that I only had live and neutral connected and the RCD no longer tripped. The lights work perfectly and I can touch the metal body without being fried or tripping the RCD.
My consumer unit was fitted and certified just eighteen months ago by a qualified spark, so I know that side of things is working properly.
Are there any potential problems with this lighting setup?
My consumer unit was fitted and certified just eighteen months ago by a qualified spark, so I know that side of things is working properly.
Are there any potential problems with this lighting setup?