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  1. dokkan1080

    Class 2 light's

    would a class 2 light fed from a flex off of a hager klik Marshall box need a 2 core and earth flex or would a just a 2 core flex be okay on an rcbo
  2. M

    Class 1, no metal, how to test?

    I want to PAT a coffee machine. It has a sealed plug; no class 2 mark; a round cable that suggests twin and earth; and no visible metal. Please how should I proceed? thank you.
  3. DaveyD

    Class 2 ?

    Hi. Customer has asked me to extend these pendants. They are not sold as class 2 & the wiring cup has an earth tag, but, as you see they are wired without a cpc. I do a lot with these sort of lights and conduit lights and buy the uk made ES holder with internal earthing point. Would you rewire...
  4. M

    Fridge Fails Class 1 Test

    Just started PAT testing and trying to understand why stuff fails. Recently had a large fridge fail. The cable was scuffed with a slice of the flex missing so the yellow wire was visible but not the copper. The readings on the tester were 0.6 plus in various places. Could it just mean the cpc is...
  5. V

    Wago's and Class I light fittings

    Been trying to find an answer to this one, but haven't found a definitive answer. Long story short, I have a Class II metal wall light fitting which for various reasons it's now a Class I (I've had to modify it to make it work due the stupidly supplied cable being way to short and the lighting...
  6. S

    Microwaves and kettles all failed Class 1 test

    HI guys, new to PAT testing and here. I recently completed an online course in order to carry out PAT tests annually in 10 rented houses. Unfortunately all the microwaves and kettles in each property failed Class 1 testing. I am using a Martindale HPAT 400 tester and am obviously doing something...
  7. V

    UK Class 1 downlight no earth lazy instal

    Hi all Up in a loft after an EICR carrying out rectifications including this beauty.
  8. F

    Class I Staircase

    Hi guys / girls Doing an EICR, where the communial staircase lighting in a public building has Class I fittings installed. The fittings are in reach of touch. Said circuit is on a MCB. Thoughts are to code it C3, with a view to installing a protective device with RCD incorporated. (RCBO) Any...
  9. Dartlec

    Suggestions of decent but not expensive Class 2 exterior wall lanterns?

    Has anyone fitted a Class 2 exterior wall lantern recently that was good and not too expensive? Struggling to find any "drop" type in white. The story: Simple job for Friday afternoon I thought - swap two wall lanterns and add a new one. 50's Bungalow, but had consumer unit updated to a twin...
    • Dartlec
    • Thread
    • cheap class class 2 decent expensive exterior external lantern suggestions wall
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. P

    HNC night class courses Coventry

    Hello folks, is anyone aware of night class courses for HNC in Coventry area? Institutions to which I have made enquiries only offer full-time engineering degree courses.
  11. S

    Class 2 product?

    If you have say a metal based lamp and it’s still a class 2 product. What would happen if the exterior somehow became live. There’s obviously no path to earth?
  12. M

    Which M Class dust extractor

    Hi, I after opinions on which M Class dust extractor is better for chasing and coreing holes. I have narrowed it down to either the Bosch GAS35 AFC or the Metabo ASR35. Any one used them both?
  13. HandsOffEngineer

    Should I earth bond test Class I appliances?

    Hello, I am a Trainee here on the Forum. I am seeking some further advice/input on a specific technical matter of importance to me. Briefly, I have completed C&G level 1 in electrical installation (distinction) and I am currently on the level 2 course, and things are going well on that score...
  14. S

    fuse fail class 2

    Hi all. First of all, I'm not an electrician, although I am confident in doing small jobs (socket changes, light changes etc.) however I am about to start a course (being sent on one, city & guilds). My friend (spark, currently on holiday so I can't ask him) has given me his HPAT600 and after...
  15. E

    Class A RCBOs - list of manufacturers

    I'd find a list of manufacturers who are currently producing single module class A RCBOs (and perhaps class A RCDs) quite useful. To my knowledge so far there are: Hager Doepke Schneider Does anyone know of any others?
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Struggling to find a class 2 light that looks anything like this.....

    As in the title... The customer has no earthing on lights and wants to change from pendants to something different. It's in the kitchen. She bought some class 1 lights that looked a little like these Does anyone know where I can get a class 2 light that is at least a little like the above...
  17. T

    Class 2 metal fitting

    Bought 2 metal wall lights arrived today and just opened them. They are completely metal in construction states on the fitting they are class 2 and have no earth connection. The cables leaving the chocbox inside to the lampholder are single cores. How can this be class 2?
  18. E

    Class 2 pendant to plug-in lamp

    Hi everyone, I hope this is a simple question! I have purchased a double insulated class 2 pendant light fitting. Is it safe to convert it to a plug-in lamp? I had originally planned to add a switch to the cable and finish with a plug, but am unsure if this is safe without an earth wire. I...
    • Esther Sims
    • Thread
    • class class 2 lamp pendant
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. A

    MID CLASS A rated meter

    Hi all. This is my first post on this forum. My question is.... what meters are you using to monitor heat pumps under the new mcs rules. It states MID CLASS A rated. But I'm struggling to find any. Ideally looking for a din rail mounted one. Thanks in advance Adam
  20. EcoTechnologies

    Class 2 advice needed please

    Hey everyone. Recently got called to a job where I needed to change over a light fitting and other small jobs. Upon testing the circuit no earth was present, I investigated the circuit thoroughly and gave the customer a few options on what to do. The customer decided to go ahead with changing...
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