Double Insulated Class 2 Light Fittings, No Earth Cable Needed

Double insulated light fittings are necessary where there is no earth cable. Double insulated lights may also be referred to as Class 2 or Class 11 lighting fixtures. These lights are specially manufactured to be safe in homes that do not have an earth connection or earth wire - this can often a feature of older homes built before the 1970's and will prevent you from getting an electric shock should you light or switch become live. If your electrician says you will need to have class 2 double insulated lights, he may also have suggested that you choose plastic lights and that your choice may be limited. This was often the case in the more recent past but now there are a whole host of very attractive double insulated lights to choose from.

So if you have been struggling to find double insulated lights check out Lighting and Lights where you will find lots of Class 2 light fittings in stylish modern and traditional designs.. To make it easier for you to find Class 11 lights we have grouped them all into this special Double Insulated Lighting section. Double insulated lights have a special symbol to identify them - this is a small square within a square which in often shown on the box the light is packaged in as well as on the fitting itself.

Once, these were thought of as being wooden or plastic, but the range of double insulated lighting has increased to include more modern designs, such as ceiling pendants and materials, e.g. polished chrome.

Double insulated lighting is available in loads of styles to suit your home. From traditional style class 2 lights, through to retro or vintage style lights that are double insulated to the most modern of styles, all suitable for use in homes without an earth cable. You can safely use these in homes with an earth cable too.

• Double insulated Ceiling Lights

• Double insulated Spotlights

• Double insulated wall lights

• Double insulated bathroom Lights