restoring old lamps

[Mike62]

I am going to restore an old lamp, its probably French originally circa 1950s. I will add an earth wire for reasons of safety but what is the regulation? This is a metallic item with only live and neutral provided originally.

 

[Des 56]

What do you want answered ?

 

[Mike62]

I want to know what the regulation is. Can I simply replace wiring with live and neutral only or am I obliged to add an earth.

 

[CP Electrics]

IMO I would add an earth as this is a metal light fitting, I would then pat test it and provide a certificate.

Hope this helps

 

[Adam W]

It depends how it's constructed. If it has double or reinforced insulation an earth may not be required - it's up to the manufacturer (manufacturers can overide "the regulation" if they see fit).

Personally if I had to put wiring into anything metallic I would earth it then obviously test it, but I suppose the official answer would be that not every Tom, Dick and Harry can go around manufacturing electrical goods.

Try reading up on:
BS EN 60335-1: 1994 Safety of Household Electrical Appliances, and
BS EN 50106: 1997 Routine Tests for Household Appliances

 

[nickblake]

As novus ,but wire in 1mm 3 core heat resistant flex , pat test , its will be a a class 1