PC Paul wrote:
-=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)?

Hmm, sounds a bit dodgy (but what do I know).


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

Gut(ter) feeling?



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