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  1. T

    Class 2 double insulated shaver socket??

    Anyone know of a bathroom suitable shaver socket that doesn't require an earth? I know the safety transformer load side doesn't need earthing, but all the ones I've come across, even the plastic ones, still have an earthing terminal presumably to earth the supply side (metal components within...
  2. uksparks

    No CPC in bathroom - class 2

    Hi, just looking for for a bit of advice i changed a board yesterday for a house I have been working on in their kitchen. i came to test the bathroom lights in the downstairs room bolted on the back of the house with flat roof to discover that there is no CPC at the light or pull switch, they...
  3. S

    Class 2 lighting

    Hi, can anybody recommend a suitable light for a kitchen ceiling that is Class 2. The reason is that there isn't an earth in the lighting circuit. I know it should be rewired, but the old lady hasn't got the money and she is struggling to change the bulbs on her existing light. I was hoping to...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Class 2 floodlight preferably with PIR but doesn't matter??

    Is there such a thing? This looks promising Forum Lighting Juno 2 Light Black Outdoor Spotlight Complete with a PIR Sensor - Forum Lighting from Castlegate Lights UK but wasn't really looking for a twin! As usual have looked and looked but to no avail... somebody will probably say 'well you...
  5. I

    replacing class 2 fitting, no visable earth.

    Hi all need a little clarification. Customer wants ceiling light fittings x 2 replaced with class 1 fittings. Lighting circuit is earthed at C.U. and class 1 wall switches, and at one of the lights. There appears to be no earth at the second light( just x2 black singles & no sign of the loop)...
  6. J

    Class 2 and earth

    Afternoon Bought a bag of spuds from the Co-op the other day. Some had earth on them, some didn't. However, on the bag it said they were Class 2 potatoes. Do they need the earth or not? Sorry for the simple question, but I only did a "One of your 5 a day wonder" courses so I'm not really a...
  7. 1Justin

    no CPC on lights, - switches for class 2?

    I'm looking at the options for customer who has no CPC on lights as is quite common. I know the ESC "good practice guide" - and that all makes good sense. However most light switches with exposed screws into metal back boxes (where metal box is unearthed because no CPC), would therefore be...
  8. S

    Class 2 Light Switches?

    Hiya Guys, Ive got a customer who wants his CU changing, main earthing and bonding is fine but theres no CPC's to the two lighting circuits. Installing CPC's would be major surgery and I doubt very much they have the money to pay for it but they're elderly and have to call for help if one of...
  9. U

    Class 2 for class 1 with no earth

    Quick one....again client wants class 1 light fitting in kitchen. At preset no earthing on lighting circuits. All existing fittings are class 2. Is there any way a class 1 can be fitted with no earth? Say if its noted down on certificate and client made aware of this. All circuits protected by...
  10. S

    Class 2 insulated spotlight ?

    Need to put something like a four spotlight track onto an unearthed lighting circuit. Any ideas?
  11. J

    Pat testing: Class 2 printers and laptop power packs????

    Hi I'm a little confused, sure this has been asked on here before but I'm pretty new to forums Could you tell me if the following about PAT testing is correct Class I printer, plug in printer IEC Lead into pat tester test as a lead Earth, Insulation and Polarity. Plug lead back into printer...
  12. F

    class 2 lights on rcbo

    question my friend just phoned me hes a spark in industrial back ground any way hes just changed his consumer unit to a dual rcd board he seems to think the rcbo wont trip if he has a fault cos it has no earth but am i right in telling him which i think i am that it will trip as soon as it...
  13. D

    Class 2 insulation tests

    Hi, I did C&G 2377 a couple of years ago and have only recently been asked by company to do some portable appliance testing for them. Now, I'm trying to remember how to test class 2 equipment. I've looked around the internet the best I can and haven't really found an answer. How I understand it...
  14. 1

    touch leakage testing class 2 items

    Hello Can anybody tell about touch leakage testing and when it should be done. We have a seaward europa plus unit that seems to divert to touch testing when we are testing class 2 items. Any info on this would be great.
  15. S

    pat testing class 2 equipment miniumum reqiurments

    when pat testing class 2 equipment do you only have to do a insulation resistance test as a miniumum? or do you have to do more to cover the code of practice
  16. J

    IR test on class 2 flouresant fittings

    Hi how do u do a IR test on Class 2 flouresant fittings, do some types have a earth conductor terminal in them?
  17. C

    Class 2 light and earth wire?

    Evening, I have a class 2 light for the bathroom, and it has its own L & N wires that go into connectors in a type of small chocbox, that go into the loft. Whats the best way/regulation to terminate the incoming earth? Cheers
  18. A

    No cpc on light circuit - class 2 lights?

    Hi all I have a customer with no cpc on the lighting circuit - property is a top floor flat with a flat roof above so no access above ceilings. I was looking at the possibility of installing class 2 lights - I've found lots of websites offering class 2 fittings but it's unclear exactly what...
  19. C

    Class 2 Fitting

    Anyone know of Metal looking class 2 switches? Thanks
  20. U

    class 2 and class 3

    I am new thats electrical business , what is a class 2 product [ two wires and no earth ?] and is class 3 with three wires [ 3 core] with an earth. Why do some items not require earth What is the meaning of double insulation in laymans tearms [ does it mean two protective layers of...

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