Double insulated lighting

[D Skelton]

Does anyone know where to get a decent double insulated, metal wall light from? I can't seem to find one anywhere?

 

[cagedanimal2010]

tinter net!!! type of light you after?

danny

 

[D Skelton]

im looking, and even the electrical suppliers rarely put the class of a light fitting on its technical description. all i want is a small, metal, class 2 light fitting for a wall, that i can pick up now. how hard can it be? damn i hate unearthed lighing circuits! haha

 

[cagedanimal2010]

pick up now, is where you are going to struggle mate, got some web site if ya want them ?

danny

 

[D Skelton]

i think im just gonna have to persuade the customer to have to go with one of those crappy plaster ones

 

[cagedanimal2010]

dare i say it, have you tried the sheds?

 

[SMB]

i think im just gonna have to persuade the customer to have to go with one of those crappy plaster ones

The funny thing is most of them still need earthing due to the brass lamp holder.

Suggest a lighting rewire.......we all need to be busy.

Have a good weekend.

 

[D Skelton]

They do, but I've suggested a class 2 plaster fitting and the customer seems ok with it. The other fitting they are happy for me to change so that its a ceiling rose instead of a wall light so thats a bit more work. This job started as a CU change so they have already paid hundreds and getting more work out of them immediately is not a big priority whereas keeping them happy with a good service and low prices is. The customer is a property developer so upselling is good, but in my opinion not as effective as recommending the cheapest and most efficient way to get things done, this I think ensures more work in the long term. The customer even said yesterday "Wow, I've never had anyone recommend the cheaper option before!"

 

[SMB]

I wish you all the best with it mate. I hope it leads to more work for you.



(tell them their lights need rewiring....smile).

 

[D Skelton]

No need, they've got big yellow labels all over their CU telling them their lighting circuits need rewiring haha. Cheers pal

 

[nickblake]

oh how i hate those plaster up lighters of all the light fitting they must be th worst haw do you scew into those holes lol

 

[D Skelton]

with a right angle screwdriver

 

[solo2771]

they are ok till they decide to put metal switchplates on or a live conductor comes off in the back box, you need to tell them how dangerous it can be and important the earthing is
Paul

 

[D Skelton]

Very true indeed, they have been made well aware that they cannot use metal accessories.

 

[nickblake]

with a right angle screwdriver

yes thats what i use still very aquard lol , screw drops out difficult to put presure on , have you tried a screwfix outlet for your lights thats if you have one by you