I think folk are misunderstanding. The point is that I need to wire the new two wired cable into the existing junction boxes on the ends of the wires in the ceiling. I know how to wire a normal three wire fitting into the light (like the fitting I have removed) but was just asking what to do about the earth cable in the ceiling. Do I need to earth that or will it be ok just to leave?
Normally, the modern rose would have an earth in it but because the antique rose doesn't involve any wiring (you just feed the cable through), I was slightly worried about not earthing anything.
so, thnks to all who advised an electrician. An electrician won't be necessary - just a bit of advice about the earth cable, please.
2006-09-30 07:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anne B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You really should follow the advice of getting an electrician.
"A doctor won't be necessary, just tell me where to make the incision please" :-)
DS has an answer for the US (although I don't like it), you are in the UK I take it. I don't know the colors there, but they are probably different than here, and certainly the grounding rules are different. If you really don't want an electrician, you need to get UK specific answers! The "earthing" if for safety--you don't want to screw it up!
2006-10-02 02:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grounds on lights really arent that important.
Connect black - black, white - white and if thers a ground connection or wire on the light just attach it to the metal box in the cieling or wall, if its a plastic box forget about the ground....as i said, its not relaly important.
If the box has a black, white and ground just use an orange wire nut on the end of the bare copper wire and tuck it into the back of the box.
if therse 2 ground cables and a metal box, connect them both to the metal box, if its a plastic box, just wire nut them togeather and tuck them to the back of the box.
sorry about the get the electrician in on the other question...it sounded like you were trying to do something more complicated.
2006-09-30 13:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ground to the junction box. The conduit is considered a 'run to ground.'
If there is a switch, then the hot should run through the switch -- continue to the light bulbs and then the neutral takes it back.
2006-09-30 07:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋