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john777
Hello everyone this is my first post
I have recently acquired some old lights which were marked "pat test failed", so I want to get them to the stage where they can pass a PAT test.
The lights date to around the thirties they have double coil wire with a single sheath (not double insulated). The bulb holders are plastic in the inside but the bit that holds the bulbs are brass
So firstly would it be these old elements that caused the PAT test to fail. If so I would like to try and replace these and then get it re-PAT tested by a qualified electrician.
So what I was thinking was to replace the wiring with modern double insulated wire and the bulb holders with modern wholly plastic ones (unless it is possible to get metal ones which meet the appropriate safety standards)
Secondly would it need to be three coil wire with an earth and if so where does the light end of the earth terminate - does it need to be connected to the metal body of the lamp.
Thirdly one of the lights is a three arm chandelier. So there is one set of wires going in and three coming out. This must mean there is a join somewhere so what is the correct way to form the join so it is safe.
I know would be easier to take to electrician for re-wiring but as I make much of my living selling old stuff I have to keep costs down.
All advice greatly apprecialted
I have recently acquired some old lights which were marked "pat test failed", so I want to get them to the stage where they can pass a PAT test.
The lights date to around the thirties they have double coil wire with a single sheath (not double insulated). The bulb holders are plastic in the inside but the bit that holds the bulbs are brass
So firstly would it be these old elements that caused the PAT test to fail. If so I would like to try and replace these and then get it re-PAT tested by a qualified electrician.
So what I was thinking was to replace the wiring with modern double insulated wire and the bulb holders with modern wholly plastic ones (unless it is possible to get metal ones which meet the appropriate safety standards)
Secondly would it need to be three coil wire with an earth and if so where does the light end of the earth terminate - does it need to be connected to the metal body of the lamp.
Thirdly one of the lights is a three arm chandelier. So there is one set of wires going in and three coming out. This must mean there is a join somewhere so what is the correct way to form the join so it is safe.
I know would be easier to take to electrician for re-wiring but as I make much of my living selling old stuff I have to keep costs down.
All advice greatly apprecialted