Ikea ceiling lights, the earth cable dilemma.

[Severeign]

Hi,

I'm replacing a ceiling light with one from Ikea.

It's my understanding that if the light fitting is metal then an earth wire is needed (especially with this kind of light as people will be touching it to direct the spots). So does anyone have any ideas what to do here? Where does that earth wire go?!

A link to the light if that's helpful: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/barometer-ceiling-track-5-spots-nickel-plated-80262578/

Thanks in advance, all ideas welcome!

 

[ironsidebod]

It's double insulated so just terminate the earth in a choc block. Job done.

 

[Severeign]

That simple eh?! Thanks. Out of curiosity why the block and not just electrical tape?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Because “electrical” tape becomes unstuck after a year or two. Then the copper conductor that you are wanting to insulate isn’t insulated any more.

 

[ericmark]

This symbol should be on the lamp to show it is double insulated, I have looked at pictures and read the instructions can't see any reference to class II or double insulated, although I am sure it is, I expect that sign is on it some where?

 

[charliegolf]

For the interested onlooker... what is double insulated in this context? Ta.

 

[aptsys]

The fitting offers reinforced insulation in addition to the basic insulation afforded by the single sheath over the copper conductors.

 

[flameport]

It's my understanding that if the light fitting is metal

What is the part that screws to the ceiling (with the terminal blocks in) made of?