Is this a double insulated light / does it need earthing?

[New2DIYing]

Hi guys

Please see the pics below.

I thought the connections being in a white box and the black tubing meant this was a double insulated light and hence no earthing? However there is an earth wire connected on it and it has the earth symbol within the metal housing.

So I am guessing I need to earth this?

PICS:

Thanks.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Not double insulated, requires earth.

 

[New2DIYing]

Not double insulated, requires earth.

Thanks.

Just so I know in the future how can you tell?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Just so I know in the future how can you tell?

The big clue is the earth tail connected to the metal of the fitting, then there is the earth symbol.

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• PrenticeBoyofDerry
• 9 Oct 2011
• 7

A double insulated fitting will have either class II printed on it or/and this symbol.

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• PrenticeBoyofDerry
• 25 Feb 2011
• 14

The vast majority of metallic fittings require to be connected to earth.

 

[danechip]

But why 'glue' the earth tail ?