no earth - lighting

[matt.leung]

what a day.... why the hell do some sparks (if i can call them that) chop of the earth (in T&E) when using low voltage transformers....

this makes life so hard when trying to prove polarity....which i could not do at this time, especially when i can not use a long lead, as it was a commercial shop that was open... plus i can not prove cpc continuity.....

 

[Andy™]

because there isnt an earth terminal...

 

[matt.leung]

yeah, but at least they could leave it there, or connect it to the earth terminal on the transformer... even if it is not used...

 

[patspark]

the earth is not needed for the lights

however it should be connected for continuity

to protect the cable

 

[green-hornet]

You can not under any circumstances chop the earth off!

Just because a devise does not require an earth does not mean it should be neglected.

The earth should always be suitably terminated and insulated so as to provide a protective earthing for the mains wiring in the circuit.

If no terminal is provided within the appliance the electrician has a duty to suitably terminate and maintain earthing throughout the circuit.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

You can not under any circumstances chop the earth off!Just because a devise does not require an earth does not mean it should be neglected.

The earth should always be suitably terminated and insulated so as to provide a protective earthing for the mains wiring in the circuit.

If no terminal is provided within the appliance the electrician has a duty to suitably terminate and maintain earthing throughout the circuit.

Concur fully there Mr hornet sir!!!

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It is NOT hard to terminate an unused conductor in a spare terminal block or wago or similar!

and still leave it accessible for any future changes alterations testing etc..

:|

 

[ianmacd]

If you find anyone doing that, maybe recommend something like this:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLCT100C.html

Makes dead testing easier too as the transformers can be isolated easily.

Ian.