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Antique brass and ceramic dolly switches with no earth. Wooden pattresses.
Snookie1968
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My electrician told me that I could not fit these in my hall where plastic earthed ones exist. Is this right? I also have an old brass pendant ceiling fixture with the same problem, so that means that I can't use any of them? It seems such a waste.
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If they are in good condition I don't see why they can't be used. plastic switches generally aren't connected to the circuit earth anyway and most don't even have an earth terminal, so you are effectively swapping a plastic switch for a ceramic one. the fact that the ceramic switch has no earth connection is not relevant0
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They are not just ceramic though the brass is conductive and therefore needs to be earthed0
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A decent electrician may be able to modify both items to have a suitable earth terminal arrangement (and three-core flex on the pendant). Or not. Depending on the item and it's construction and willingness to do such alterations. If the lighting circuit has a ELCB/RCD on it then risk to life would be lessened even without an earth.
Alternative modern equivalents with earthing included may be a better way? e.g. https://www.broughtons.com/store/product/119753/round-dolly-light-switch-1-gang-antique-satin-brass-black-base/
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Exposed metal parts without cpc terminal
no cpc
no arcing protection
cover easily removed without tools...
do you need any more?0 -
You can get replica period light switches that incorporate modern switch mechanisms - Not cheap, but would satisfy all but the most pedantic of electricians.An example of what is available - https://www.broughtons.com/store/category/38/310/period-round-dolly-switches/
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Snookie1968have you got a picture of these switches, is there any exposed metal?0
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