Class 2 ceiling lights – a necessity if your home does not have an earth cable.
Homes built before 1970 may not have an earth wire in their electrical circuit. Here, we can show you a range of styles and materials of ceiling lights that are double insulated (class 2) that are safe to use in all properties, whether there is an earth cable or not!
After the Second World War, electrical wiring saw some minor changes. In addition, the early 70’s saw a new regulatory requirement to introduce an earth cable into the circuits of UK homes.
This ensured that the people operating electrical appliances would not get electric shocks. Before this, the live wire within appliances and lights could touch the conductive casing, making the person touching it the earth! This would have resulted in a shock.
The answer? Lighting for homes without earth cables were made in non-conductive materials. This makes perfect sense, right? Yes, if you only want glass or plastic lights!
However, metal lights were becoming really popular during this time. Would you have forgone safety for style?
To solve the problem, an insulated box was invented to sit around the wires, within the ceiling rose, to prevent the live wire from touching the metal. Voila! Style and safety without compromise.
Double Insulated Ceiling Pendants
Ceiling pendants are a really popular choice of light. You don’t need to miss out if you need a class 2 pendant!
There are loads to choose from and a massive benefit of a ceiling pendant is that they can be height adjusted upon installation.
This makes them ideal in most rooms and they come in a variety of shapes, colours and materials to suit your home décor.
Double Insulated Ceiling Pendant Bars
Pendant bars, or linear ceiling pendants are a great choice over dining tables, kitchen islands and breakfast bars.
Many of the ceiling pendant bar lights will have only one ceiling rose, but you get two or three sources of light out of it.
Browse the range of double insulated ceiling pendant bars to choose the perfect partner for your space.
Double Insulated Ceiling Pendant Clusters
Long ceiling pendant clusters have become a tried and tested design trend. They are perfect for homes with high ceilings, filling the void of stairwells and for making a modern statement over tables.
Take a look at double insulated pendant clusters to get the look in your home.
Double Insulated Lights for Low Ceilings
Some of the older properties with the old wiring system will naturally come with lower ceilings. Cosy quintessential cottages with beams are a common site in our villages and towns.
It was not until the Victorian era that lofty ceilings became a feature in more everyday homes. Now that building and materials are becoming more expensive again, ceilings are becoming shorter once more!
Flush ceiling lights that are double insulated are a great choice for these shorter homes. They’re also great for high traffic areas, such as hallways and landings.
Class 2 Semi-Flush ceiling lights are ideal for homes with standard ceiling heights, or for using over furniture in homes with low ceilings.
Double Insulated Chandeliers
Chandeliers have always been the choice for a bit of ceiling bling! And yes, you can get chandeliers that are class 2!
From modern LED sculptural chandeliers, retro sputnik style chandeliers to the traditional chandelier that’s dripping in crystals, it’s easy to find the right one for your style.
So, get the right light for each and every room in your home – shop all double insulated ceiling lights.