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dj GDPR opt-out	can i? 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.
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Reply #1 - 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 Wink

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

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dj GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 3 For This Post: 0	Re: can i? Reply #2 - 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?
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supersparky Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Posts: 6097 Total Thanks: 3 For This Post: 0 Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: can i? Reply #3 - Nov 19^th, 2004, 6:12pm 3 amp is fine ss
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dj GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 3 For This Post: 0	Re: can i? Reply #4 - Nov 19^th, 2004, 6:20pm ta. dj.
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