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I am installing a new light fitting in a wc.The existing light is connected to the extractor fan and neither are earthed. The new light fitting must be earthed, but the extractor is not.How can I earth the light?

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Hello

If you can find a water pipe to use as earth this will work just fine

Just run a single wire to the fixture and clamp it to the pipe

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Expert: Glenn
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Answered: 7/23/2006

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former journeyman electrician /maintenance mechanic for 30 years

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