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Hi there,

I have been shortening some leads around my house so they look a bit nicer and tidier.

I am about to to the same to my lamp cable but i notice it has no earth.

Is it still OK for me to cut the cable and re wire the plug?

Also why doesn't this one have an earth?

Thank You.
 
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If it has the square within a square symbol on it then it is a class 2 item and doesn't require an earth.

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cctvtobeornottobe said:
Hi there,

I have been shortening some leads around my house so they look a bit nicer and tidier.

I am about to to the same to my lamp cable but i notice it has no earth.

Is it still OK for me to cut the cable and re wire the plug?

Also why doesn't this one have an earth?

Thank You.
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cctvtobeornottobe said:
Hi there,

I have been shortening some leads around my house so they look a bit nicer and tidier.

I am about to to the same to my lamp cable but i notice it has no earth.

Is it still OK for me to cut the cable and re wire the plug?

Also why doesn't this one have an earth?

Thank You.
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Cct the one without the earth when you cut them just don’t get them crossed and you should be alright
 
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