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  1. R

    Dead test fail?

    Evening all , Called out to short circuit on cooker circuit assumed that cupboard fitted above isolater switch screwed through cable , disconnected at switch then dead tested back to board Continuity l- cpc .22 l-n .16 n-cpc .22 Ir test l-n 999 l-...
  2. Irina Nistor

    2 way dead test

    Hi, guys, Im an improver and Ive learned 1 year ago a dead test for 2 way switch with feed in light which I used successfully , but now when to put it down on paper it doesnt make sense. If you can figure out with your experience , please shed some light about it, and thank you very much...
  3. N

    Ring continuity voltage at dead test

    Hi guys doing a ring continuity test . R1,Rn,R2 values all okay. Done figure of 8. Tested at each point and not allowing continuity test due to 8 volts. Stuck on what this is? Any ideas ?
  4. N

    Dead tests on a ring final prior to energising

    Testing using a socket tester at the sockets gives me unexpected readings, based on little r calcs, eg, outside allowed variance Using the probes on the terminals gives me 'Texbook' readings expected from a new install. Should I conclude the accessories are dodgy ? They are DP double gang...
  5. Lee Gold

    Testing for dead

    Hello can someone tell me the simple steps for testing for dead please
  6. O

    L2, L3 N & E IR test showing dead short, so why is the system working

    Hello All, I've been call to a small chapel as the power goes on and off once or twice a week. Cable is a 50mm 4C fed from a 100A 6kA MCCB 50-60m away. 4pole RCD in Chapel. Load on each phase is about 20-35A when the A/C kicks in so MCCB and cable OK for that. IR at 500V Fluke 1653B. Results...
  7. F

    Can i dead test new install for NVQ!

    Im finishing my NVQ and was wondering if i am able to dead test the install without safe isolation as the building has not been supplied power yet off the road or should i still show (fabricate safe isolation. Cheers
  8. B

    Bit dead...

    Anyone else had PM's from Dan or noticed the bumps on really really old threads? Is this places doomed?
  9. C

    Dead van

    On route to job this morning and my van gave a very disheartening bang from the engine, cut out and wouldn't turn over. Spent the morning getting van recovered and now have the dilemma, do I rent a van while the mechanic tries to fix it, or do what sounds like the best plan, buy a new van and...
  10. J

    Strange RCD Tripping on dead board

    Hi gents, Tested a house and all faults rectified. Was asked by landlord to upgrade the fuse board to a 17th edition board and happily complied. On fitting the board I went on to carry out testing and then hit a brick wall when going live. RCD tripped. so I isolated each circuit (only 4 and...
  11. G

    Dead short between 3 conductors

    What reasons can anyone think of why a circuit would have a dead short across all 3 conductors ? so far I'm thinking - water damage - possible rodent / pest damage any more ?
  12. uksparks

    Dead Circuit Tracer / Locator

    Hi, Do any of you use a Dead Circuit Tracer / Locator? I think I need to buy one, I have been looking at: Dilog DL2080 Cable Locator Set Dilog DL2080 Cable Locator Kit CLS20 Cable Locator Set CLS20 Cable Locator Set Martindale CD1000 Cable Detector Kit Martindale CD1000 Professional Cable...
  13. M

    Dead socket

    Hi all, I've found a dead electrical socket behind units in my kitchen, which came about after removing the units for some recent plastering work. The socket is on a wall which happens to be the other side of the consumer unit. I'm hoping to get an electrician to make the socket live again, as I...
  14. V

    Help required by 'Brain dead in France'

    Hi Guys, It's been a busy day and my brain has fried and died, so would appreciate any help that is given. I am installing a Greenbrook T80-C timer protected by a dual pole 2amp mcb to power a dual pole 20amp mcb and a Hager ESC 225 contactor which will feed a 2.4kw hot water tank. Can...
  15. A

    Led floodlights tripping but dead tests clear...

    Hi, just finished a job installing 12no 100w led floods from ansell lighting and they are causing me problems. The lights are switched alternate over two switches, so one switch does 6 and so does the second. First of all I has them connected to a B10 crabtree loadstar mcb which tripped 9/10...
  16. M

    Brain dead!

    My brain is drained due to another new member of my family a little boy of six weeks ago and I sitting here pricing up a job and I got brain Freeze the shorted terms of TSSO and DSSO Double Socket Switched Outlet I am lost on TSSO can any one help me please many thanks:banghead:
  17. E

    Dead Circuit Tripping Circuit Breaker

    Hi folks I'm new here so please forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place etc Am hoping someone can help. I need to remove old wiring to a downstairs electric shower. The shower was removed sometime back with the wiring to the switch remaining! Anyway 247 volts showing at the switch. Turned...
  18. D

    Dead Short?

    What test will I find a dead short in? Continuity?
  19. Kamikaze

    Can anyone raise the dead?

    Hello my learned friends. I have recently installed an update on Windows 7 and since then haven’t been able to upload pictures, text format any posts and stay logged in on the forum. Uninstalled the update but it just made the situation worse. Most of the time I just get a white screen when...
  20. R

    Dead Diodes Kyocera KC60

    Hi New to the forum and this is my first post! Noticed my panels weren't sending any voltage to my control unit so checked the back of the panels and on one of them, two double diodes were very corroded. I would like to replace them, but being a bit of a novice, I do not want to go out and...

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