ᐅ Ceiling outlet without protective earth (ground) wire

Created on: 16 Feb 2025 19:17
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horst453
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horst453
16 Feb 2025 19:17
Hello everyone,

In my new build, several ceiling outlets for lights do not have a yellow/green conductor but instead have four conductors with blue, brown, black, and gray colors. (See attachment)

My question is whether this is technically correct.

Can someone help me with this?

Regards
Exposed electrical wiring with several Wago connectors in an empty, white room.
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nordanney
16 Feb 2025 19:23
horst453 schrieb:

Can someone help me with this?
Sure. The electrician who installed the cables.

Otherwise, they need to be tested for continuity. My crystal ball is out of service. Sorry.
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horst453
16 Feb 2025 19:35
Thank you for the helpful response.
My question is whether a yellow-green ground wire isn’t mandatory. The electrician will say it’s fine as is, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be correct.
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nordanney
16 Feb 2025 19:39
horst453 schrieb:

My question is whether a yellow-green protective conductor is mandatory. The electrician will say it’s fine like that, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s correct.

Maybe there is one, but in a different color.
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MachsSelbst
16 Feb 2025 20:33
nordanney schrieb:

Maybe there is one, but in a different color

That is prohibited, at least in domestic electrical installations...
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nordanney
16 Feb 2025 21:08
MachsSelbst schrieb:

That is prohibited, at least in residential electrical installations...
According to DIN/VDE standards, a protective earth (PE) conductor is also mandatory. But mistakes can happen (color-blind electrician?).