Yes, I've seen this sort of thing as well, those glass globe fittings which
have a metal base with a holder on it, and several little screw in studs to
hold the lip of the glass. Looking at them they do have a lot of insulation
from the metal though, so maybe that is why they do not consider it, but I
suppose any kind of connection could be used. I'd never buy a cheap version
of a glass globe fitting, since their plastic cracks eventually and the
glass smashes on the floor., or on anyone standing underneath at the time!
Brian

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On Sunday, 28 March 2021 at 13:30:35 UTC+1, wrote:
Hi All,

Went to fit a new light fitting earlier and despite it being made of
metal, there is nowhere to connect the earth wire to. The wiring connector
only had 2 connectors and no earth tab anywhere on the fitting. Also even
the instructions only mentions live and neutral - no mention of earth.

Is this normal/ correct? It is a Habitat light so one would think it is
compliant with UK regs?

thanks

Lee.

Many of the most recent metal light fittings we have bought fixed to the
ceiling joist with a c- shaped metal strap that takes fixing screws through
the fitting. In most cases the earthing has been on that strap, if not
present it is easy enough to crimp an eye on the earth lead and either
pop-rivet or attach with a self-tapping screw.

Richard