Proving unit on assesment?

[swaley]

Hi guys just wondered how strict assessors are on the use of proving units. I'd rather save the £60 but if need be will purchase one. Anyone recently had assesment with stroma who didn't use one?? Thanks

 

[Pete999]

Not sure of the ruling on this one Mate, if I was an assessor I would say a "Proving unit" is a must, this may cause an argument with some members I'm sure, why do I say a PU is a must? because you will always have a known supply to prove your voltage indicator.
I'm sure people will say you can always use the incommerto do this, what you do after the assessment is down to you and your work ethics, but for anassessment you couldn't be faulted for having one, if you can borrow one for the assessment all well and good, but for thr price you quote, imo it's better to be safe than sorry, I'll post this and wait for the multitude of people saying I'm wrong. Good luck for your assessment.

 

[snowhead]

You can't rely on the incomer to prove, it may be dead.

 

[MDJ]

A proving unit is essential IMO, however I doubt you will need one to keep Stroma happy.

 

[The Ghost]

I do my assessment with Stroma. Never used a proving unit just use a known live source. More to the point you do have a locking off kit, labels etc?

 

[swaley]

I do my assessment with Stroma. Never used a proving unit just use a known live source. More to the point you do have a locking off kit, labels etc?

I've just gone ahead and bought one now. Yes I have lock off kit. Cheers

 

[pirate]

Not sure I'd want to run down 3 flights of stairs to the incomers before and after each test...

 

[andyb]

I've never been aked for one, 12 years with the NIC and the last 3 years with Napit. Had my asessment on Thursday, never asked for a proving unit or to see my lock off kit.

 

[Pete999]

I've never been aked for one, 12 years with the NIC and the last 3 years with Napit. Had my asessment on Thursday, never asked for a proving unit or to see my lock off kit.

Just goes to show,doesn't it?

 

[Cadgey123]

I bought a Fluke one last week for my assessment.

When you have one you actually get in the rhythm of using it. Just go for it, it’s an investment for your safety