-=D@n=- wrote:
Grunff wrote:
-=D@n=- wrote:

Ok. The light is on the same 'ring' as another light I think (when I
switch one ring off on the consumer unit, both wires are dead. If I
just tape up the wire and stuff it into the hole in the wall, am I
looking for trouble?

Yes, really not a good idea.

You have 2 options:

1. Run a new earth.

2. Replace the light with a double insulated plastic one that does
not require earthing.

Ok Grunff, thanks for your replies. I think I'm going to try and find
another earth nearby.



Hmm as a basically competent but not up to date leccy, is it allowed and/or
safe to get the earth for this from a nearby water pipe (after checking
continuity of course)?

Gut feeling says it would work as an earth but be against all the regs.