Class II Door switch

[Electric Magic]

Anyone know where I can get either a class II door switch or one with somewhere to terminate the CPC? The Jeani ones I've seen are not class II and do not have an earth terminal.

 

[andyb]

Are you sure they're not class 2.

 

[davesparks]

Electrical wholesalers

 

[Electric Magic]

Electrical wholesalers

The three I have accounts with don't stock any door switches.

 

[Electric Magic]

Are you sure they're not class 2.

Yes, spoke to Jeani to confirm

 

[andyb]

Yes, spoke to Jeani to confirm

Well if the manufacturer say that their product is class1 there must be an earth terminal.

 

[davesparks]

Try this, the wholesalers I normally use have them on the shelf so I'm surprised others don't.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FM143.html

 

[andyb]

Try this, the wholesalers I normally use have them on the shelf so I'm surprised others don't.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FM143.html

That's the Jeani that I thought the op was referring to. That has to be class 2, doesn't it?

 

[davesparks]

That's the Jeani that I thought the op was referring to. That has to be class 2, doesn't it?

Even if it's not class 2 (I don't see how it can't be) then there aren't any metal parts to earth so there nothing to worry about.

 

[andyb]

Even if it's not class 2 (I don't see how it can't be) then there aren't any metal parts to earth so there nothing to worry about.

That's my point earlier, if the manufacturer tell you something is class1 they should give you an earth terminal.

 

[davesparks]

That's my point earlier, if the manufacturer tell you something is class1 they should give you an earth terminal.

My guess would be that he either didn't specify which model of door switch he wanted to know about, or the person who answered the phone didn't know or was taking the mickey, or he has one of the metal switches they make.

 

[Electric Magic]

My guess would be that he either didn't specify which model of door switch he wanted to know about, or the person who answered the phone didn't know or was taking the mickey, or he has one of the metal switches they make.

I did specify the model, I don't think they were taking the mickey, and is not a metal switch. Class II accessories should have a class II symbol, it does not have one. The man from Jeani I spoke to was not aware of a Jeani door switch that was class II or that had an earth terminal.

 

[mattg4321]

I might be getting the wrong end of the stick, but it seems like you're trying to create a problem where there isn't one. Just fit the sodding thing! It doesn't need earthing. It has 2 terminals and 2 contacts - there's nothing to earth.

 

[davesparks]

I did specify the model, I don't think they were taking the mickey, and is not a metal switch. Class II accessories should have a class II symbol, it does not have one. The man from Jeani I spoke to was not aware of a Jeani door switch that was class II or that had an earth terminal.

Should they? Pattresses and plastic switch plates don't have a class 2 symbol yet people seem to think they are acceptable in a circuit with no earth.

Just to be clear is it a jeani 143 switch? As that's what I've assumed it is so far. If it is then what exactly is it that you want to connect the cpc to? The only metal parts in there are the switch contacts and terminals.

 

[Electric Magic]

Should they? Pattresses and plastic switch plates don't have a class 2 symbol yet people seem to think they are acceptable in a circuit with no earth.

Just to be clear is it a jeani 143 switch? As that's what I've assumed it is so far. If it is then what exactly is it that you want to connect the cpc to? The only metal parts in there are the switch contacts and terminals.

Fair point. It would make sense if it is only the ones that are class II that have exposed metal that need to be marked as such. The guy from Jeani could be getting it wrong. I'll do a bit more research today and if I find out anything to the contrary I'll let you know.