Thanks to Jim Ransley of Cornish Quay Holidays Ltd for the information used in this post. Along with the images supplied, the e-mail from Jim says it all so I have reproduced this in whole.
Dear Seggy,
I have attached three photo's which I thought you might
like for your pat testing blog? They are of a lamp that started out life as a
Class 2 appliance. Then a nasty DIY repair changed it into a rather dangerous
hybrid by fitting a metal lamp holder in place of the original plastic one.
This clearly states that it must be earthed. The reason I found this item
interesting was because if you test it as Class 2 on a PAT tester it will pass.
There is no substitute for practical inspection and a working knowledge of safe
electrical practice. Needless to say a replacement plastic bulb holder has now
been fitted.
I mainly do testing in holiday cottages, so I get to see
a lot of lamps!
I am a relative newbie to testing having gained my 2377
in late 2011. I have a copy of your book, "Handbook of PAT Testing"
which I found to be excellent as it gave practical examples for all of the
appliances I typically encounter.
I have just subscribed to your newsletter and hope the
photo's will repay you a little bit for all the information you freely impart
online.
Kind regards,
Jim Ransley - Director
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