Hi guys, I want to switch a 24 v load on using just the continuity of NO voltage free loop. Does anyone know of a relay or device or method that I could use to do this?
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I was always taught the gas and water bonds should have a continuity ideally with a maximum of 0.05 ohms, is this a exact maximum or a rule of thumb and if it was higher than this what coding would we give it? I had a look through the codebreakers booklet but could not bit see an...
I bought a PIR for an installation the other day and I was intending to use it for a contact but as soon as power is applied the live and switched live have continuity whether the PIR is triggered or not, I’ve tested a couple of different PIRs already installed and this doesn’t seem to be the...
This may seem a simple problem but I'm racking my brains here.
Doing some fault finding on some contractors that supply some panel heaters. I thought I'd do a simple r1+r2 test to find out which contactor supplys the specific heater that I was working on.
Problem is, all the lines on the...
This may seem like a stupid question but when testing for continuity using the long lead method I know you test the water and gas bonds etc but do you test the incoming earthing cable. I ask this because reading guidance note 3 it talks about the earthing conductor to be tested and I am slightly...
Hi, Im new to fault finding, Im on a job where there is no live to live continuity on the ring final circuit which supplys the sockets to the whole house, with new flooring recently installed I cant access the floors, im assuming there are many jbs because its a 1960s property, if I connect one...
On a continuity test on existing lighting circuit, do all bulbs have to be removed, what if there is to many or some can’t be reached.
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I'm not sure if this is a reasonable question or so stupid it shouldn't be asked. If the latter than I apologise and hope I don't get too much negativity back.
So I want to perform the test Continuity of ring final conductors on an existing ring main. Because I'm lazy and its dark outside...
Hi, Im a bit puzzled, recently did a new kitchen install with complete new wiring from the cu, this included a kitchen ring, upon testing I have continuity on the n to n end amd cpc to cpc but no continuity on the live ends, Insulation resistance checks out fine on investigation using the half...
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Long time since I last posted but I have a problem I'm stuck on.
My company uses a few industrial hand held glue guns.
We have been experiencing repeated problems where the glue gun is failing on the earth continuity test. (Full test every 3 months)
Typically 0.26 - 0.56 ohms.
We...
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With Referance to the current Initial verification and periodic practical exam.
Continuity of protective conductors, including main and supplementary bonding.
I understand using method one with circuit c.p.c, Connect line/c.p.c in connector blocks. Results provide, continuity, R1=R2 and...
Please can you help a complete novice.
I have a light fitting with three clear wires. No colours, textures or codes. I’m trying to establish the L, N wires.
I have a digital multimeter (see pics)
Can someone tell me what to do step by step in layman’s term please?
Which ohm do I set it at...
Hi Guys, an old existing 25mm - TP & N SWA Supply cable is glanded (No Banjo) to a 3" Metal Trunking end cap, & the remainder of the circuit cables are contained in the same trunking forming the CPC back to the Distribution Board. With a method 2 continuity & an insulation test, can you be...
Hi all,
I know how to check for breaks on short cables from end to end but how would i check for breaks on a long cable ( over 20 metres) using a multimeter?
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As part of my new job, we are required to test existing DC Power Racks for Telecoms. We are told to carry out a earth continuity test, then a IR test, then a ELI test.
I may be getting a little complacent the older I get, but surely Earth Continuity is slightly OTT?
I mean, we're proving an...
Hi guys been a while I've had alot going on in my life with ill ness and one thing and another. Any way long story short.
I lent out my tester to a so called friend and he failed to say he had broken it! I found tin foil around the fuse and the continuity no longer works.
After a massive...
I installed a kitchen ring recently. Went back to test after the builders had finished and found that the CPC is broken somewhere inaccessible, everything else tests normal. I’ve got continuity on live conductors, and even with the broken CPC, each socket is connected to the CPC and tests with...
Quick question for someone... Recently came across 3phase industrial heater, changing over a faulty isolator, in terminal box where equipment cable meets supply... I have continuity between L1 and Earth but nothing between L2 and L3 and earth. Disconnected earth from source and still the same.
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I have recently bought a megger 1552 tester. it is in very good condition as it was just used as a back up. i have a slight problem with it though when trying to use it for testing continuity. basically i can only carry out one continuity test and then i have to turn the tester completely...
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