| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
 Posted - 26/09/2012 : 12:18:18
|
| I have just put of ceramic heating kit but I have a query regarding the cable. The ceramic fitting does not have an earth which from what I have read is normal. However the cable that came with it is 3 core. So can I just wire up the ceramic using the live and neutral and just leave the eart short in the casing and not strip that wire? |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
|
|
Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
|
|
Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 16:04:58
|
| I think you can just leave it but i would cut/disconnect the earth cable at the plug end?? |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
 |
|
|
Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 17:55:21
|
quote:
Originally posted by Simmy_82
I think you can just leave it but i would cut/disconnect the earth cable at the plug end??
That's what I did. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
 |
|
|
|
RSF
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
31 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 18:03:31
|
| The earth should be connected to any metal lampshades etc.. in case the heater element ever breaks and shorts out. This will send the electric to earth and help avoiding getting a shock from it. |
0.1.0 CB Amel (Blossom)
0.1.0 CB Daughter (Rosie)
0.1.0 WC Wife
0.1.0 CB Trixie (Cavalier King Charles)
0.1.0 CB Tanya( mongrel)R.I.P |
|
|
|
Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 20:48:58
|
quote:
Originally posted by Thorne Walker
Probably.
Can you post a pic/link to the kit you're using?
The kit I am using is not sold in online shops. I have bought it from a guy on RFUK. If you are a member search for reptiles-ink. He does all sorts, LED lights, various guards including custom sizes, stats etc. All excellent quality.
Sorry if I am in the wrong for posting about another member from another forum  |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
|
|
|
a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2012 : 10:34:46
|
| just cut it off. even proper brought lamp holders with metal reflectors from the big manufactures dont have earths |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
|
|
|
|
marc_sg
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1504 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2012 : 00:30:29
|
| If the lamp holder has a sign with a square inside another square it doesnt need it however i would use a ring crimp on a screw just so that the guard is protected. On my lamp holder there is a earth connect its a funny sign. If u dont want the earth there at all go to a wholers and ask for 2 core flex and ur problem will be solved |
0.1.0 Amels (sid) 1.0.0 carolina stripe (simon)0.1.0 ghost (silva) 1.1.0 diffused/bloodreds (scarlet and samson)
1.0 staffy x beagle
soon to have female pin royal
R.I.P SHELLY
|
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Any electrically minded people about?
