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Default Discussion - Earthing a ring main 13A socket metal back-box


"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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BruceB wrote:


"Spike" wrote in message
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So there's no code of practice that specifies exactly how the back-box
earth should be connected?
Spike

Correct, because as was stated in the first reply there is normally no
requirement to earth the back box.

Regards
Bruce



which is how you get a nice shock off the screws used to connect the front
plate to the back box.

Are you serious?


http://www.gtectraining.co.uk/images/back%20boxes.pdf

is the best link I can find.

Cheers

Adam