New light fixture

Pacifico

Hi,

I'm looking to replace one of my existing light fittings with an IKEA one. The new IKEA one has no earth but is chrome...is this safe?! It's something like this: http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/lighting/ceiling-lights/foto-pendant-lamp-aluminium-art-00125811/

Also, attached is a picture of the current light fixture. I see there are two neutral cables going into the light, i assume that is looping in the fixture?

Thanks!

colm_mcm

It's plastic. Have these ones myself. Only the shade is metal.

Risteard81

In a nutshell you need to verify that it is a Class II luminaire (i.e. it has double or reinforced insulation). This will be indicated by a symbol consisting of a square located within another square.

It is important to note that Class II accessories can be metal-encased, so just because it isn't made entirely of plastic does not prove that it is Class I.

colm_mcm

It doesn't have anywhere for earth wire. Comes with one of those hokey spring loaded connector strips.


One thing worth noting is that on those particular lights, the top bit doesn't sit flush with the ceiling. There's a gap.

dolittle

if it has the CE mark then its fine