Light fitting advice needed.

[ben g]

I've bought a new bathroom light to replace an old fitting in my ensuite.

The old ceiling light was earthed. The new light fitting doesn't have anywhere to put the earth wire.

It's a bathroom light, so does it need to be earthed?

This is the light fitting in question.

https://www.diy.com/departments/cobark-smoked-effect-4-lamp-bathroom-ceiling-light/1673114_BQ.prd

I'm not a complete novice, having replaced many light fittings before. I've just never replaced an earthed light fitting for one that doesn't seem to need earthing.

 

[markplant]

Is the new fitting entirely plastic, if yes just put your earth cable into a connector block

 

[Ducklakeview]

As above - New one will de double insulated, so an earth not required.

Mike

 

[ben g]

Is the new fitting entirely plastic, if yes just put your earth cable into a connector block

The base is metal, which is why i was a bit perplexed :lol:

As above - New one will de double insulated, so an earth not required.

Mike

Oh right, so any double insulated light fitting doesn't need earthing? You learn something new everyday :lol: cheers DLV!

I assume it's safe to put the earth wire from the lighting circuit into a seperate terminal block and tape it up?

 

[Ducklakeview]

Yes m8, in fact any double insulated appliance. Just a single choc block will do. I'd give it a wrap with insulating tape myself, og casble tie it out of the way.

Mike

 

[ben g]

That's great news. That's my job for tomorrow sorted :lol: cheers

 

[Ducklakeview]

And that reminds me, the light fitting in the daughters ensuite has also gone out..

Mike