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no need to earth metal downlights if they are "out of arms reach from the floor l"???
Hi
So had a problem with an electrician using 12Volt down light fittings with 220Volt lamp in my lounge, hallway and dining room and asked on here if thats allowed. Response was that they had to be earthed. My electrician forwards me this
The following parts do not need to be earthed:
•short unexposed lengths of metallic wireway used to protect wiring as it passes through a building element;
•exposed conductive parts of fixed electrical equipment that are
- out of arm’s reach from the floor (or walking level,
- out of arm’s reach from a structure that is bonded to earth, and
- not exposed to the weather or to the condensation, dripping, splashing or accumulation of water, and
- not touching a conductive surface;
The down lights are "out of arms reach from floor level". So compliant?
The down lights he used in the bathroom are 220V so they are being changed to 12V but I'm stuffed if i can find IP rated fittings as recommended by people on here for down lights which are just above the shower. Radiant have splash proof down lighters (12Volt) is that them? (Part no.CB34)
any thoughts?
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