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Title: can i?
Post by dj on Nov 19^th, 2004, 5:31pm

helloo,
i have got a pendant lamp holder, no earth. can i just put a flex on it and a plug then use it for a temporary light for work? the flex is 0.75mm 2core. what size fuse for the plug, is there any concern about it not being earthed?

any advice appreciated as always :)

dj.

Title: Re: can i?
Post by supersparky on Nov 19^th, 2004, 5:49pm

if its plastic no worrys
but as a plasterer you would be better off with a couple of florrys with a few meters of flex
this way it shows up any lumps in the plaster when a pendnt wont ;)

i have about 5 made up for temporery lights

next time your on site and ya see sparky rippin out a few florrys grab em!

lol

what you suggest is ok but theres no gard on the light which is a bit dodgey

ss

Title: Re: can i?
Post by dj on Nov 19^th, 2004, 5:58pm

cheers ss,
i have two halogens on the job at present but they sit on the floor, i just need something above head height to give me that bit extra.
thanx for your quick response, what size fuse for the plug will 3 amp do?

Title: Re: can i?
Post by supersparky on Nov 19^th, 2004, 6:12pm

3 amp is fine

ss

Title: Re: can i?
Post by dj on Nov 19^th, 2004, 6:20pm

ta.

dj.