I have just bought a new ceiling light, its a rail with 4 halogen bulbs. I'm replacing a light which was of a similar style. I can use the same fitting to secure the light to the ceiling however previously the earth was connected to the light itself. If i was to replace the light properly then I would have to use the new fitting which holds an earth point, however this does not fit. If i use the existing fitting i can easily replace the light but it will not be earthed. What i want to know is, can i fit it anyway without it being earthed or is it imperative that the light has the earth connected. PS my family was always a bit lazy when it came to electrical work. Plugs and matchsticks come to mind.
fitting new ceiling light
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must be earthed
Ditto. Earth it. Had my mother ask me same question when wanting to change to brass switch plates and no earth present!
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