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    Dec 7, 2012, 09:29 AM
    Do I really need a ground wire for my chandelier
    I am replacing a power cord that is too short for the chandelier. It has a ground wire but do I really need one.
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    Dec 7, 2012, 09:48 AM
    Yes, a ground wire is needed to insure that any exposed metal on a light fixture is grounded.

    A short circuit in a light fixture can easily energize any metal frame. A person can come along and touch the metal frame, and if they are grounded, will complete the circuit and receive a shock, at best, and worse, the shock may be fatal.
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    Dec 7, 2012, 10:11 AM
    Thank you
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