Earth

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by kesh, Jan 7, 2004.

  1. kesh

    kesh New Member

    My father-in-law recently replaced an outside pillar type light. The old one was plastic & was wired with 2 core. He replaced it with a metal one & buried an earthing spike under the lamp & connected up. Can any sparkies advise if this is OK?
     
  2. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    problem is he dont know the impendance and should be assesable aslong as there is a rcd fitted in supply from house....
     
  3. kesh

    kesh New Member

    Super, he doesn't have RCD in supply.
     
  4. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    then he must fit one lol
     
  5. kesh

    kesh New Member

    Is this a laughing matter, dangerous, or just breaking reg,s?
     
  6. supersparky

    supersparky New Member

    id say its dangerous, problem with an earth rod is that he wont know the resistance to earth, so an rcd is needed to supplement

    SS
     
  7. Drc200

    Drc200 Member

    Downright dangerous, how about fitting an RCD spur (RCD protected switch and fuse) on the supply to the lamp stand.
     
  8. kesh

    kesh New Member

    Thanks super & Drc200, I'll get the old boy onto it ASAP.

    He asked me to post about this when I was chatting to him about the forums, so now I can earn some brownie points!

    Thanks again.
     

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