New light fitting to old wiring
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put it in a choc bloc (and make sure the bare part is sleaved in green and yellow
Why only 1 earth wire? You should have at least 2 cables coming through the ceiling (power supply and cable to the switch) with an earth wire in each. Provided that all earth cables are connected to each other you should be OK.
A choc block is a strip of polythene connectors, like chocolate squares, where the screws opposite each other are used to connect wires together. A single choc block is useful to "cap" a wire not needed for anything.
A choc block is a strip of polythene connectors, like chocolate squares, where the screws opposite each other are used to connect wires together. A single choc block is useful to "cap" a wire not needed for anything.
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kevnurse said:
No, you shouldn't!
If you have the JB method, it is perfectly usual to find one T & E at the fitting.
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