earthing a light fitting ?

If you have an earth in the light switch , the chances are you will have an earth at the light fitting.
I agree with Pecavvi, but read everything he says not just the first 5 words!

Steve
November 2009

You have a choice to make then - cost of Mr Sparky vs cost of new lights.

The electrician may be able to "find" a convenient earth either close by or running a wire - bread & butter for him figuratively and literally...

P
November 2009

thanks for that I can't find an earth wire so I have called an electrician but if there's no earth I can't see that he will be able to help unless it involves some kind of installing an earth wire. I think I probably would need a double insulated light fitting which is a shame as these match my ceiling lights

Dee
November 2009

It will not be dangerous until a fault occurs and then it could be lethal - you might never know about it.

Electrical fittings designed to be eartherd MUST ALWAYS be earthed.

Your assertion, "there is not an earth wire there" may not be correct - have another look - pull gently on the wires and see what comes through the hole in the ceiling - If you can't find an earth then call in an electrician.

Good luck... take care...

Peccavi
November 2009