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bullethead
I have been asked by a friend to swap her exisiting standard plastic ceiling rose / pendant for a new light fitting which is metal. I am not an electrician so wanted to clarify a couple of things if that is ok:
1. It is still allowed under current regs for minor works such as swapping a light fitting to be carried out by someone who is 'competent' (bit of a grey area that I know!)
2. In this instance the house is not a new build and as such there is no earth in the lighting cable. To my mind this new all metal fitting should not be fitted unless it can be somehow connected back to earth. Is this correct?
1. It is still allowed under current regs for minor works such as swapping a light fitting to be carried out by someone who is 'competent' (bit of a grey area that I know!)
2. In this instance the house is not a new build and as such there is no earth in the lighting cable. To my mind this new all metal fitting should not be fitted unless it can be somehow connected back to earth. Is this correct?