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[daztc]

We have the old wiring throuhout (red/black/earth un-sheathed)....having removed old wall lights, the replacement new ones must be earthed....but from the wall only red and black are available....no earth....can we still use the new units?

[Mal]

No. Absolutely no way.
Replace the wiring with new twin and earth or don't use the lights.

[daztc]

Thanks Mal...thats what i guessed the answer would be...sadly the whole place is like it, a complete rewire is the answer....