continuity

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    megger 1710 problems or not

    I suspect my Megger 1710 tester is faulty So I cut exactly 1 meter of 2.5 -1.5 I have nulled the probes as per the instructions. Continuity test. End to end L = 0.11 Ohms N = 0.11 " CPC - 0.11 " Question is this test valid. Why is the CPC not 1.67 times 0.18 Ohms What could I do to...
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    Earth continuity

    Hi there this is been happening in a few houses now I've been testing and im a little confused, when testing my ring continuity my earth hasn't been the standard 1.67x bigger than live and neutral when using twin and earth 2.5 cable, what causes this? There is no chrome fittings or that so that...
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    Continuity of cpc on 2 core SWA cable

    Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me on what is the most appropriate method to test continuity of cpc on a 2 core steel wire armoured cable to a distribution board.
  4. HandySparks

    Insulation resistance and continuity meter

    I'm thinking of buying a combined IR and continuity meter for fault finding on domestic and commercial installations. I'd like something that's smaller, lighter and easier to handle than my Fluke MFT and fairly robust. It would also act as a partial backup in the event that the MFT is out of...
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    ELECSA Certification Scheme RE: IR, COntinuity and Elecsa assessment

    Hi guys, new here and just starting out. Have got my Elecsa assessment coming up Wednesday and just wanted to run a few things by you all as it seems a great forum to help. I have changed a CU as my job and whilst I believe all to be ok I just wanted to query a couple of things. Namely the...
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    continuity test on steel trunking?

    Hi guys Just a quick one. Doing 2394/5 going through mock paper can't find answer anywhere. How would a continuity test on length of steel trunking be carried out? Any help appreciated
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    Earth continuity fault

    hi all, I have this old reel to reel tape recorder that failed it's PAT test due to an Earth continuity reading, any ideas how to fix this? it is very old and has a few valves inside I am fairly new to electrical work but am very determined to get this thing working
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    2394 little help

    Iam getting ready to sit my written part fr 2394 and theres acouple of inspections im struggling wih. one of the practice qestions mentioned listing 5 checks you would carry out and the reason why exmple plastic conduit 1. the conduit system- check its not damaged and its complete throught out...
  9. S

    continuity

    Cables in con unit suggest bonding to gas and water.but I can't find connection..is there a way i can I test for it
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    Continuity and IR for DOL starter

    Hi, I've got a practical exam for testing and inspecting later this week. I've researched the net and these forums and there is some good info just need to get some things clear in my head so I'm certain about the testing for the motor circuit. Its single phase and the circuit goes as follows...
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    Neutral fault

    Hi guys, been to a fault today where customer is saying they have no power to 6 sockets but all other points ok (all power on one ring main) when I arrived I checked for power with my martindale and got a L-E reverse symbol at the six points. I then checked voltage at the sockets and got 230v...
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    How to tell if socket is on ring or spur off spur

    Ok so you have the classic to cables in back of socket. Spurs should be identifiable through higher resistance but if very short spurs and it's an older install and you want to break into the ring to add another socket. You could be creating a spur off spur off spur? How do u go about being...
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    Continuity of ring final on radial circuits

    Stuck on Unit 304 Task B, the question states the method on how to carry out a ring final test on a radial circuit. Thanks
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    Ring CPC fault

    Hi guys, first time I have posted on the site so looking forward to hearing from you all. I am carrying out a kitchen refit and while testing the ring circuit I have come across a lack of continuity on the CPC circuit. I have carried out testing using the two ends and a R2 wander lead and have...
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    What to put in your continuity box. with NO CPC around

    HI all Am i being thick here or Ive got to be missing something. When your faced with lighting with no earth client does not want to rewire as the places is nicely decorated, and they can’t afford the extra cost. How do you fill in your certs. eg. fit new SELV down lights to bathroom on...
  16. K

    stranded core 2.5mm creating continuity. between line and neutral.

    HI all I know neutral faults can be hard to find, different techniques are aways good to learn. I went to a clients house to fix a faults and look at the ability of the house to accept a new modern board. They almost drilled though a cable stopping before they went thought the whole cable. I...
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    Metrel 3101AT euro test continuity buzzer

    Hi All, We have recently purchased a Metrel 3101At euro test pro kit and so far so good we are very happy with the test unit, however we are unable to find a way of switching on a buzzer in the continuity test setting. Does anyone know if the tester has this option and if so how to switch it on...
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    Continuity Issues on Meggers

    1720s across the company have developed ****loads of continuity issues over the last couple of years, mine (6-8 months old) has started recently, continuity jumping all over the place etc. Now, mine was functioning perfectly on a job a couple of days ago, in a sheltered place which was like a...
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    Continuity between live and neutral at cut out

    Hi - newbie here so firstly apologies if this is not in the correct place or if its a stupid question.... Following safe isolation procedure on a C/U today - on an old re-wireable board, with all fuses removed....checking that no voltage was present using a Fluke T90 I was getting a continuity...
  20. Resu

    Small Issue - Fluke T5-1000

    Hi all, having a bit of an issue with the above meter. I have owned it for about a year now and have recently noticed I am getting a reading a reading of around 9 ohms between the leads. As far as I'm aware there is no way of nulling the leads but I might be missing something? I don't use it for...

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