Recent content by lstoner

Thanks again for all your replies. In summary then: - The existing old wiring cannot be 1930's as it looks in pretty good shape ( just no earth ) - Wiring the light in without an earth IS a big no no - Using an earth from a nearby [new] light circuit is ok, but if I knew what I was doing...

OK - one last question before I seek an electrician and get quotes etc. In the last year, we had an extension built - new fuse box, wiring etc to the new build. However, we did not change the wiring in the old rooms ( hindsite is a wonderful thing !) The only way I can see of providing an...

Thanks for the reply. silly question, but I guess I'm curious ... if I don't get a shock, could I leave it ? And rather than me get a shock, what could I use to test ? ( I have no meter ) On a more serious note, could I run an earth ( just the earth ) from a light terminal in another room ?

Have just bought a new halogen spotlight that has an earth terminal. House built in 1930s ... hence no earth wire in lighting. What would happen if I simply connected it without the earth ?