No earth terminal on metal switch

[Anna Rack]

Got a metal light switch to fit but surpisingly there's no earth terminal on the switch plate.

It's Jo Jo branded and has BS3676 marked on it so presumably meets regs?

The metal back box is earthed so the screws would presumably earth the front plate when fitted, but this doesn't seem ideal?

I always prefer to run an earth fly lead between front plate and box.

 

[walsall]

In this world of fakes the fact is has a BS number on it is no real guide. It can't be compliant. If you mounted it in a plasterboard box where would you put the earth then?

 

[Darkwood]

Is it for extra low voltage only ....what does it say on the back?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Got a metal light switch to fit but surpisingly there's no earth terminal on the switch plate.

It's Jo Jo branded and has BS3676 marked on it so presumably meets regs?

Need to see BS3676 for the definitive answer.
Anyone got a copy?!

 

[odawire]

is there a solid link between the two screw holes?

 

[Andy78]

I wouldn't use it. It's an exposed conductive part that can't be adequately earthed, so in my eyes not compliant with regs.

 

[Nemo5150]

BS3676 was withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 60669-1, you may find the old spec didn't require an earth on the plate. I wouldn't use it.

 

[uksparks]

Don't use it, its not worth it.

 

[Darkwood]

Please dispose of any rubbish in the bin on the way out!.. Thankyou!

 

[Anna Rack]

Thanks for the replies.
It was supplied with a surface mounted metal box so intended to be used together.
Basically it was old stock (sticker dated 2001!) so as suggested regs have been superseded.
Not impressed as from a trade seller who has sold dozens of them.
Will get it changed for something up to date.

 

[trev]

Need to see BS3676 for the definitive answer.
Anyone got a copy?!

It's in the van, or did I leave it on the job. Maybe I loaned it to a mate.
I do have one though Archy, honest.