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[bazza]

hi guys sorry if this as been covered over n over again but im fitting new spotlight in bedroom .old light fitting standard ceiling rose .new light fitting metal spotlights i av no problems wiring it just wondering with the new light bein metal do i av to add a flying earth to the face plate also im sure i read somewhere that on metal sockets and light switches you dont need to add flying earths as long as there is a metal fixing screw attached cud someone please confirm if this is true thanx alot bazza

[BLAKEY1963]

BAZZA

Quite simply the most important thing to ensure is that the green and yellow wire from your lighting circuit ( earth / cpc as we call it ) , is connected to the metal work of your fitting. this could well be done by a pigtail earth from the main terminal block of the fitting to the metal.
class 1 fittings , items with metal frames must be earthed . a live conductor touching the fitting would then operate safely the protective device .

BLAKEY1963

[sparx]

Hi Bazza,
as per Blakey1963, plus regards back box fly leads see Chris-on -tours ? FCU-RCD where I have answered said ? fully,
regards SPARX

[bazza]

cheers guys thanx