Neutral wiring problem

[Andrew Parkes]

Thanks

 

[Andrew Parkes]

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 26818]

No, you don’t need to connect the earth wires to the switch front.

 

[Andrew Parkes]

Thanks Spin, it's defenetly earthed inside the metal box. Just could do with some sleeving.

 

[westward10]

Unless I am missing something those earths definitely need connecting to the switch plate.

 

[Andrew Parkes]

Ok, aswell as the terminal inside the metal box? So two earth wires from that terminal aswell as the other two? Thanks

 

[westward10]

Connect them both to the front plate.

 

[Andrew Parkes]

Ok, so they don't have to be up inside the metal casing? I'll get the electrician to do it on Friday Thanks

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I think they’re there for if you use a plastic back box.
The front is plastic, so there’s nothing to earth.

 

[Andrew Parkes]

Thanks, think I might just have a bath ha ha. In all seriousness it should be sorted on Friday. Why isn't the earth already sleeved like the other two wires?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Thanks, think I might just have a bath ha ha. In all seriousness it should be sorted on Friday. Why isn't the earth already sleeved like the other two wires?

Cheaper to make.

 

[DPG]

Thanks, think I might just have a bath ha ha. In all seriousness it should be sorted on Friday. Why isn't the earth already sleeved like the other two wires?

There's no real need for the earth conductor to be sleeved in the fixed twin and earth wiring, as the 2 live conductors are insulated. Obviously it just needs a small piece of sleeving adding wherever it enters an accessory though.

Spin got there before me with another good reason!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

On the Continent, they use cable with an insulated CPC.

 

[westward10]

Your electrician will hopefully connect them to the front plate where they belong.

 

[DPG]

On the Continent, they use cable with an insulated CPC.

Them foreigners with their fancy ways!