We have brand new ceiling wiring and we wonder whether we can install ceiling lights ourselves. Is anyone aware a good guide on how to install Swiss ceiling lamps?
It's not too difficult. I had never done it before so for the first few lights I had someone else do it. However, after watching what he did I know how it works and can do it by myself now. You'll need a drill and some basic tools, but it's logical. Usually the box that that light fitting comes in has some basic instructions too.
that's the issue i have. if for whatever reason the wire comes loose, it could mean the exterior of the light fitting could become live and zap anyone who touches it (e.g. trying to replace bulb).
Why would the live and neutral be connected to the metal fitting? It should be wired to the bulb connector. I think I get what your asking what if there was a short. Then yes if you were hanging from the ceiling light when it shorts, you could get a shock, but then your fuse box would trip.
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The wires do not become loose unless you did a very bad job of screwing them in...pushing them in. I can only think you would need to worry if you lived in a Country which had frequent earthquakes.
You can buy a electrical tester thing from a hardware store if you are really uncertain and it will still be cheaper then getting an electrician in to hang one light.
Plumbing is much easier, you can see any leaks! I had to change a radiator thermostat in my holiday flat, the water was off so I had no idea if I had done a good job. I was happy to return 3 weeks later & find no floods!
In Germany the neutral & earth would be wired together, I thought the concept most dangerous however an electrician here did not bat an eyelid when I mentioned it. His response was that neutral is grounded at the generating station.
the wires are ok now, but the wiring is old and brittle, when i was wiring the second wire in, the first one broke off and came out of the holder.
my concern is if over time the wiring breaks off/comes loose and and makes the fixture live. since it might seem like a blown bulb, someone could get a shock when they come to 'change' the bulb. since i know about it, i'm ok and can be careful.
i'm just a bit concerned if i have guests in etc.
i might superglue the wire for additional safety or use some electrical tape to limit the movement of the wire...