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Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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It isn't polarity biased it does not matter.
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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If the off centre contact comes up the side then it does need to be polarity biased but I still can't make it out.
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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But it will be technically safe however you connect it. I'm pushing 60 so know how we used to do things but this change came in years...
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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That is not the case read Regulation 559.5.1.206
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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This is an EN 60238 lampholder and the arrangement of the contacts and the construction of the lampholder make in non polarity biased...
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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OP how far up does the right side contact in the lampholder protrude? The picture is not clear but everything indicates it is not...
Nov 21, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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That lampholder unless my eyes deceive me complies with EN 60238 so see Regulation 559.5.1.206.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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That can be connected any way polarity is not important.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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Can you show the inside of one of the lampholders.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Light fitting wires
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Probably won't matter if it is ES if manufactured to correct standards.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Is this possibly caused by poor earthing?
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Yes the statement you have essentially made in #53.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Is this possibly caused by poor earthing?
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Which is what I said in #31 followed by sarcastic remarks from you.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Is this possibly caused by poor earthing?
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Of course it doesn't and BS7671 does not recognise this notice so short term or long term it holds no water.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Is this possibly caused by poor earthing?
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There is no way that is double insulated.
Nov 20, 2024
Fleeting
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Is this possibly caused by poor earthing?
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A lot of power tools are deemed to have reinforced insulation but you are not likely to know the difference between double and...
Nov 20, 2024
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