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    Class II debate

    OK here is one to get your minds going class II equipment lets say you are testing a hot air gun just like in the COPs the earth lead from the tester is on the metal tip you plug it into the PAT tester that links the L&N together injects 500vdc and if there is any leakage to the metal tip then...
  2. U

    Laser Pointer Class IIIb

    Hello, I recently acquired a laser pointer. It is green, take 2 AAA and states it is less than 500mw, and is class III. Is there a way to establish exactly how powerful this is and also, obviously I wont be pointing it at any planes as Im not a complete mug, but is there an easy way to test...
  3. U

    Lighting circuit with no cpc

    If on a EICR you were to come across lighting with no cpcs. Is this acceptable. Presumably if it's all plastic ad class II products and fittings then maybe it could be but I'm think really it will need cpcs to be run with it. Even at light switch withe tak backbones as in the event of a fault...
    • ultinator
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    • circuit class cpc electricians' talk fittings light lighting lighting circuit no cpc plastic
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. S

    PPE For Service Fuse Pulling

    Hi All What PPE do you chaps wear when having to pull a service fuse for a CU change. Also has anyone pulled a fuse that has been damaged in any way leaving a dangerous situation? Thanks
    • SKY
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    • carrier class electricians' talk fuse index ppe pulling service
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    R1 R2 test for GU 10 Class II lights - Info

    When it comes to obtaining R1+R2 on lights (GU 10, Class II type) is there a work around solution without removing downlight fittings (due to decor/ceiling being messed up)?
  6. M

    PIR problem

    got to do a PIR on a domestic installation, had a quick look to give me an idea what i was letting myself in for.looked at lighting circuit dropped a ceiling rose down, two wires live and neutral no earth, metal switch faces metal light fittings. can't see anything in REGs. does it require a...
    • MICKYSPARKY
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    • class electricians' talk fittings having metal pir problem testing
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Class I light fittings, no Earth, what would you do?

    Did an EICR last week, a few small things to clean up but the main thing is that 3 of the upstairs light fittings are class I metallic with no cpc/earth. Doing the remedials tomorrow and talking to another spark he says that the earth to the fittings has to be a min of 4mm csa! Now, I've...
  8. I

    Minimum cpc for class 3 energy limiting MCB

    just been looking at table 2d p104 OSG re minimum cpc sizes for class 3 energy limiting mcb (BS60898-1,-2 confused as to why it states that a minimum cpc of 1.5mm2 is required for a type B MCB with a fault level < or = to 3kA minimum cpc of 2.5mm2 is required for a type B MCB with a fault...
  9. E

    non contact voltage detector for £1.98

    reckon this will be any good for under £2? Voltage Detector Pen Non-Contact AC Volt Sensor Tester Alert Pen 90~1000V LED | eBay i already have several other types so not looking to buy another but i just noticed the price as i was looking for a new voltage and continuity tester on ebay. if they...
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    Pir test

    i did a test on a property, found lighting circuit wired in 1.5 2 core T&E, no cpc. Under the 17th edition this circuit would need a cpc. On the PIR form I filled in requirement 2 - needs attention. does this then need to be changed, immediately? Or can i state to the customer it is acceptable...
  11. UKMeterman

    Testing of 12VDC power supplies after repair

    Hi, If I repair say a 12VDC SELV floating mains power supply in a metal class 1 box what tests should be applied after a repair. I am thinking earthbond 100mA or 25A and IR test L+N to E with output also connected to E. What voltage should be used for the IR tests LN to E 500V DC or 1.4kV AC...
  12. SolarCity

    GU10 downlighters - Class II?

    This has probably been covered before but I can't find any info on it. Can anyone tell me how some GU10 downlights can be declared class II by their manufacturer when their general build appears to suggest they should be earthed?
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    class 2 lights on rcbo

    question my friend just phoned me hes a spark in industrial back ground any way hes just changed his consumer unit to a dual rcd board he seems to think the rcbo wont trip if he has a fault cos it has no earth but am i right in telling him which i think i am that it will trip as soon as it...
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    Class 2 insulation tests

    Hi, I did C&G 2377 a couple of years ago and have only recently been asked by company to do some portable appliance testing for them. Now, I'm trying to remember how to test class 2 equipment. I've looked around the internet the best I can and haven't really found an answer. How I understand it...
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    RCD Plugs

    Can anyone tell me a PRACTICAL reason for installing RCD plugs to class 2 site equipment, and how do i PAT test the actual appliance without removing the RCD plug?
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    touch leakage testing class 2 items

    Hello Can anybody tell about touch leakage testing and when it should be done. We have a seaward europa plus unit that seems to divert to touch testing when we are testing class 2 items. Any info on this would be great.
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    No CPC in lighting Circuit.

    Hi sparks. Little question. Have just done a EICR on a old domestic installation. T-N-SC. No cpc in the lighting. Wylex Rewirable fuses. 30mA RCD installed before the board. This is has failed the trip tests. What do you suggest I recommend? Do the lights need rewiring or will a new RCD/board...
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    PIR code opinions......again!

    Guys, if youve got time I wouldnt mind a brief opinion of this finding from this morning before I write it up. Lighting circuit no cpc from about halfway, all metal fittings earthed before the break then no continuity into bedroom and bathroom/ all roses and class two fitted from that point...
    • LlandrilloSpark
    • Thread
    • aus bathroom boxes class code electricians' talk location pir wanted
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  19. B

    Frequency of testing

    Hi Guys Having a senior moment, I can't find the tabulated guidlines for the frequency of testing. I know it exists somewhere....! Thanks in advance Billy ps Anyone know if I need to submit a diagram of locations of smoke alarms with the paperwork for a HMO going to the Council?
  20. O

    testing equipment with electronics inside plus

    Guys as more and more equipment have got electronic or computerised equipment fitted ie a washing machine used to have a elctromechanical dial now they have on board electronic / software control so my question is how do you approuch this with regards to the type of test ie test with 500vdc or...
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