Ground wire came loose from fixture?

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I just installed a new light fixture (chandelier). After installing it, I noticed the ground wire had come loose from the fixture. There was a little metal post sticking out of the top of the fixture where the ground wire had been attached. When I tried to push it back in, the post broke off. I just took the ground wire and wrapped it around the metal tube of the fixture. Is this OK? I figure as long as it is touching the metal of the fixture, it's ok.

dtstellwagen · Accepted Answer

That will probably work, but if the installation gets inspected by an electrical inspector he will tell you the fixture is damaged and the UL listing has been voided and the fixture will need to be replaced or repaired.

Drilling and tapping a hole for a green 10-32 machine screw may satisfy the requirement if space is available, a sheet metal screw does not have enough surface area in the threads to satisfy UL.

Anonymous · Answer

i would force clamp it with plyers where it goes - its safer - you can ground to fixture as long as fixture is grounded to the box in the cieling or wall - if you are talking about the tube that screws in the box - then this is correct and grounded - good job

EagleWatcher · Answer

Yea, it'll work as long as it stays in contact with it. Personally, (if it was me)  I'd be taking it back and get a different one. If it happened a second time, I'd be in touch with the manufacturer about the type of work they are doing. But that's me.

Aaron A · Answer

yep that'll do it

its there in case one of the hot wires touches the side the fixture wont be electric

hopethishelps · Answer

you are correct as long as it makes a good solid contact

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