Class 2 downlight wiring

[Talktalk2024]

On a slightly different subject and just curious, but why would someone not just get standard downlights with twin and earth rather than class 2 downlights and tape up the earth like this?

 

[Murdochcat]

The appliance may be class 2 but the supply cable still needs a continuous cpc

 

[ericmark]

A circuit protective conductor shall be run to and terminated at each point in wiring and at each accessory except a lampholder having no exposed-conductive-parts and suspended from such a point.

I would not consider that earth as being terminated, maybe non British rules are different, but I have said a few times, there is a problem with installed class II equipment where often a parking terminal for the earth is not provided.

Many items there is a parking terminal for the earth, wall thermostats for example.

 

[Talktalk2024]

I suppose the next question would be if you could do a straight swap for new downlights ( not class 2) using the existing wiring and utilise the existing earth?

 

[Murdochcat]

I suppose the next question would be if you could do a straight swap for new downlights ( not class 2) using the existing wiring and utilise the existing earth?

Yes, but it would be prudent to check the cpc is connected back to the CU

 

[Talktalk2024]

Thanks. Advice is greatly appreciated