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No earth in metal light fitting..

Zipppy · 2018-11-23 17:46:28

I bought an old metal light fitting..it only has positive n negative coming out..i do have earth at ceiling..whats best way to earth wire to light fitting? Do I have to drill and attach wire via screw? or is there another option? Cheers..

23-11-2018 5:46pm

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Zipppy

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I bought an old metal light fitting..it only has positive n negative coming out..i do have earth at ceiling..whats best way to earth wire to light fitting?
Do I have to drill and attach wire via screw? or is there another option?
Cheers..

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#2 28-11-2018 5:39pm

kurtainsider

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Unless there is an existing screw in the fitting that you could use to wrap the earth wire around and tighten (perhaps using a washer to ensure the wire is properly held) you're looking at drilling a small hole and providing a new bolt and nut. If you don't have a drill yourself surely you can borrow one for this little job?

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