my lay shaft lamp

[melissachels]

you'll need to check what the kitemark (safety) standards are & possibly get it tested too.

[rustic]

Originally Posted by 96terrano

There is cable strain relief where the cable fits underneath

Yes but that doesn't protect the cable from the metal edges that it goes around at the bottom, this is where wear will take place as the lamp is moved.

[SPARKIEDOO]

if you cant fit an earth then the minimum requirment as per BS7671 prt2 is an in line RCD (with test button )

[rustic]

Originally Posted by SPARKIEDOO

if you cant fit an earth then the minimum requirment as per BS7671 prt2 is an in line RCD (with test button )

That would be a good precaution, BUT it must be permanently wired ie not using an RCD that could be removed.

Adding considerably to the cost though.

Low voltage could be the way to go, BUT the power supply that is CE marked with the appropriate EN reference MUST be suitable for the application in hand, and to what purpose the lamp is being used for.

12volt LED lighting, with a suitable CE marked power supply, might be the way to go.


Using the lamp in a bathroom will be a no no, or near any sinks or water.

[rustic]

When placing an electrical item on the market within Europe for the first time you will probably have to issue a CE Certificate, which means testing and guaranteeing the quality of the item.
I would check what you need to do if selling in a public environment.

I have been involved with the design of large scale sales of industrial electronic equipment, but I am not sure what the status is for just a few items.

I doubt that all items sold on ebay from outside the UK meet the CE regs despite someone sticking a label on them... buyer beware...

[makeitfit]

Ryan don't panic there is an alternative view point
Advertise your "Lamp" with mains bulb etc. Then state "Serving suggestion" and say that light fittings are available easily online etc and suggest a kit for home diy etc. you get my drift

[SPARKIEDOO]

Originally Posted by SPARKIEDOO

if you cant fit an earth then the minimum requirment as per BS7671 prt2 is an in line RCD (with test button )

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IN-LINE RCD THAT CANT BE REMOVED

[makeitfit]

Originally Posted by SPARKIEDOO

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IN-LINE RCD THAT CANT BE REMOVED

I like that lots How much and where from ? I've just thought of a load of ideas

Top post mate

[SPARKIEDOO]

£19 just google ....in-line rdc