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by DanC1
Mon May 06, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth bonding a double insulated device?
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Re: Earth bonding a double insulated device?

Thanks for your reply. Here's a bit more info and a rough hazard assessment: The luminaire is a bulkhead fitting with concealed cabling (rear entry), thus it can't be unplugged as you would for, say, a desktop lamp. In normal operation it is indeed double insulated, safe and doesn't need a protectiv...
by DanC1
Sun May 05, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth bonding a double insulated device?
Replies: 4
Views: 421

Earth bonding a double insulated device?

I am replacing a luminaire (light fitting). The new fitting is double insulated and the instructions include the requirement 'This light fitting is Double Insulated [[]] and must not be earthed' It has a plastic outer case but internally there is a metal plate (presumably to reflect the light from t...
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