My wife bought this which requires an earth to be fitted. The current light has only got live and neutral wires. I haven't a clue about electrics so any help would be appreciated. I did look behind the switch cover and noticed there was an earth there if that helps. Thanks.
Fitting a light+fan where there is no earth
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if it needs an earth then it needs to have an earth, if you dont feel confident to take it any further call an electrician, it may be something more serious 
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Is it connected to the earth terminal in the CU?
If it is, you could run a seperate earth wire in close proximity to the cable carrying L & N to the fitting. If the cpc (earth wire) in the switch is not connected to earth then you should consider a rewire. You should not fit a Class I fitting to a supply with no earth.
If it is, you could run a seperate earth wire in close proximity to the cable carrying L & N to the fitting. If the cpc (earth wire) in the switch is not connected to earth then you should consider a rewire. You should not fit a Class I fitting to a supply with no earth.
Thanks for your advice guys!
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