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Metal Class 2 Wall Lights.

I was testing some chrome wall lights today for earthing. They were not earthed. I could not tell initially if they were Class 1 or 2. I took one off its stirrup wall bracket and had a look behind the base plate. A label inside confirmed that it was a Class 2 light fitting.

But, the choc blocks floating about in the metal circular base, and the metal wall bracket could theoretically liven up the fitting if a strand of conductor was left by the installer, and it touched the metal parts. This home has no R.C.D. protection at all.

There must be many such wall lights about.

Z.

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  • the only way that I could imagine a Class II device was chromed plastic.

    Quite a few steel framed appliances are class II - I've got an an anglepoise lamp and a stainless steel cooker hood that both are. As long as there's reliable double or reinforced insulation between the live conductors and the metalwork it should be fine.

        - Andy.

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  • the only way that I could imagine a Class II device was chromed plastic.

    Quite a few steel framed appliances are class II - I've got an an anglepoise lamp and a stainless steel cooker hood that both are. As long as there's reliable double or reinforced insulation between the live conductors and the metalwork it should be fine.

        - Andy.

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