Should this fitting be bonded to earth

[P1wack]

I have had these lights installed by a contractor whose work is normally very good. He has not connected the earth in each fitting as there is a class 2 sticker on the metal back plate. He argues that it does not need to be earthed. The manufacture did not supply a bolt for the Earth terminal (however an M4 fits) because then they would not comply with the Class 2 requirements but have stated it can be used if required/requested. Each fitting is supplied via a Clik rose internally.

My argument is it should be earthed!

Please look past the cable entry. It has been rectified and I’m aware that the correct cable entry has not been used and the water integrity of the fitting is compromised. This has voided the warranty also.

Please advise

 

[westward10]

Is that base metal?

 

[plugsandsparks]

Probably a fitting where the base has dual use in Class 1 or 2 situations. I probably would have used the screw to provide a home for the earth wire, rather than waste a Wago. Either way its no big deal

 

[westward10]

That is rough where it enters the fitting why are the conductors exposed like that. If that is a metal base and the earth post suggests it should be earthed and as such I find it difficult to believe that satisfies Class II requirements.

 

[P1wack]

I have had these lights installed by a contractor whose work is normally very good. He has not connected the earth in each fitting as there is a class 2 sticker on the metal back plate. He argues that it does not need to be earthed. The manufacture did not supply a bolt for the Earth terminal (however an M4 fits) because then they would not comply with the Class 2 requirements but have stated it can be used if required/requested. Each fitting is supplied via a Clik rose internally.

My argument is it should be earthed!

Please look past the cable entry. It has been rectified and I’m aware that the correct cable entry has not been used and the water integrity of the fitting is compromised. This has voided the warranty also.

Please advise

Is that base metal?

Yeah

 

[P1wack]

Probably a fitting where the base has dual use in Class 1 or 2 situations. I probably would have used the screw to provide a home for the earth wire, rather than waste a Wago. Either way its no big deal

No big deal apart from I have a couple filling up with water. And cables pinched where coming through the wall and back plate. In the picture the cable was pinched and I pulled it to see how pinched it was and the sleeve pulled apart exposing the cores.

 

[westward10]

As far as I am concerned that requires an earth I see no possibility of that being Class II especially the way that cable has been entered leaving basic insulated conductors exposed to the metalwork.

 

[P1wack]

As far as I am concerned that requires an earth I see no possibility of that being Class II especially the way that cable has been entered leaving basic insulated conductors exposed to the metalwork.

 

[westward10]

I find it difficult to believe that satisfies Class II. I suspect that piece of insulation below the terminal block is supposed to provide a barrier. The reason for not earthing it because of a plastic gear tray is bizarre. I would have personally sent them back for alternatives.

 

[P1wack]

I find it difficult to believe that satisfies Class II. I suspect that piece of insulation below the terminal block is supposed to provide a barrier. The reason for not earthing it because of a plastic gear tray is bizarre. I would have personally sent them back for alternatives.

Yes, you’re correct, they say the insulating paper provides a barrier. The gear tray is metal also.but only part attached to plastic.

The body of the fitting has so much exposed metal. It should be bonded.