Wall lights - cable needed to be extended so can locate lights in new cabinets.
On testing the cables found poor readings
L-N 230v(ish)
N-E 70v
L-E 90v
ZS not possible due to incorrect voltages.
Suggests to me a loose/bad earth connection.
Access to where the junction box could be is not possible with out major work. tiled floor above.
The planned lights for the cabinet are low voltage LEDs.
Now since we have a poor earth connection, I was reluctant to put them in, but the home owner really wants them , but without the redecorating.
I know you come across non earthed lighting circuits, which are OK as long as all is class 2, but I presume that is for existing installations.
Additions should not be made to a non compliant circuit. Is that correct.
Though its not an addition its an alteration from incandecent to LED lighting.
I guess you could argue that you have left the installation safer as you have replaced a class 1 light with a class 2
Obviously correcting the issue is the way to go, It may be another issue.
Is it a complete no-no or am I being over the top
appriciate advice.
On testing the cables found poor readings
L-N 230v(ish)
N-E 70v
L-E 90v
ZS not possible due to incorrect voltages.
Suggests to me a loose/bad earth connection.
Access to where the junction box could be is not possible with out major work. tiled floor above.
The planned lights for the cabinet are low voltage LEDs.
Now since we have a poor earth connection, I was reluctant to put them in, but the home owner really wants them , but without the redecorating.
I know you come across non earthed lighting circuits, which are OK as long as all is class 2, but I presume that is for existing installations.
Additions should not be made to a non compliant circuit. Is that correct.
Though its not an addition its an alteration from incandecent to LED lighting.
I guess you could argue that you have left the installation safer as you have replaced a class 1 light with a class 2
Obviously correcting the issue is the way to go, It may be another issue.
Is it a complete no-no or am I being over the top
appriciate advice.