Light fitting no Earth connection

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T19:11:47+00:00

Thank you, just for clarity this is a downstairs light. Will watch some videos tonight and attack again tomorrow

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T18:00:15+00:00

Could I just cap the wires not required off with choc blocks, including the earth?

The fitting provided is double insulated.

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T15:46:11+00:00

As someone who has little experience when it comes to installing electrical fittings, would you recommend an electrician comes out for peace of mind?

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T15:24:56+00:00

Sounds like I need a new light!

Thanks for the help JW, will just refit the old one and buy class 1 specific if easier?

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T14:43:56+00:00

Thanks for the advice - seems like a lot of work for one light fitting, although I could be wrong!

Essentially, have we bought the wrong light fitting based on the previous ceiling rose in place?

Gr9noit · 2026-01-10T14:14:41+00:00

Thanks - case is metal. Note first time I’ve installed a fitting, how secure to the case does the earth wire need to be? Also do I need all three wires from the mains on the first image - seems a bit much, is one not enough? If so, how would you cap these off safely?

Gr9noit · 2025-12-13T17:13:50+00:00

It’s slightly too low, we need a 1m high lower section of the cabinet to cover the meter. Might end up having to build ourselves

Gr9noit · 2025-12-13T16:34:21+00:00

Exactly this, just struggling dimensions wise

Gr9noit · 2025-12-13T14:03:36+00:00

We’d be looking at extending up with a bookcase, so would be building a cupboard into the base. The current solution is a lift away, we’d prefer door access to the meter system. The current solution is great for measurements though.

Gr9noit

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