Recent content by AshS

Thanks for your help too Geoff1946. It seems like both options are potentially acceptable then… I suppose I’m just overthinking it then perhaps? I’ll make sure that the cable is secure with either option but have probably just been unduly worried whenever I see there isn’t an earth!

Thanks for confirming - ideally the lamp cord shouldn’t be too bulky but it seemed like having the earth is the safest option!

Hello, I found this forum after a bit of Googling and so my first post is my first question! I have bought a lamp (at an auction) where the plug was cut off (I assume to avoid a PAT test). All good signs 😂 Basically the lamp holder is metal (painted) and the bulb holder is plastic (Bakelite...