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  1. Curiosity666

    Can i wire direct from battery to instrument cluster fuse

    The dash in my 2012 ford focus stopped working.. after some testing, the ground is perfect but there is only .34v going to the harness for the cluster and same coming into the fuse.. there is 12v from battery to high current fuse but i havnt tested from there to engine bay fuse box yet.. the...
  2. C

    Please explain this transformer from a scientific instrument

    First post, DIY. I harvested this heavy transformer from an instrument that we took out of commission. I live in a 220v country and I want to know if I can use this safely to run 120v tools (like routers etc). 1. It states 2kv. Is this ~2000 or ~4000 watts? (i.e. do I multiply by 120 or...
  3. S

    Replacing lights in a 2009 d22 navara instrument cluster

    I have no idea if its possible to replace the lights in my i strument cluster
  4. T

    What instrument do you suggest for 5-10Kv at 2ma?

    I was thinking a cheapo electric fence tester but need two probes for avian discouragement track. I have to test volts after installing. Oh and it's DC by the way.
  5. M

    Instrument technician

    Hi guys, I’m a qualified spark having worked on a few industrial projects I’m keen to getting into instrumentation. Has anyone done this? Are there any courses that people recommend? Cheers Mark
  6. D

    Socket & See tester

    Evening, I use a Socket & See tester instrument to provide a means of confirming safe isolation before working on boilers. Can anyone explain why I am required to press the touch pad at the bottom of the test instrument in order for it to perform a polarity test? I understand what polarity...
    • Dannydandan
    • Thread
    • instrument isolation polarity socket tester
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. A

    error 22 on a megger MFT1720 test instrument

    Hi guys anyone know what a error 22 means on a megger MFT1720 test instrument. thanks in advance
  8. S

    Instrument Technician to Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in a factory environment as I am looking for a more local and permanent job. My experience is as an instrument technician and engineer in the oil and gas, chemical and petrochem industries (apprenticeship, NVQ 3, HND and...
    • Stanley36
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    • courses degrees engineer engineering instrument led maintenance salary students
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  9. S

    Instrument for Testing a Lightning Conductor

    Is it possible to test Lightning Conductor with an Earth Loop Impedance Tester ? Discuss . . . . . . . . .. .
  10. S

    Instrument company broke my torque screwdriver!

    More of a 'sound off' than a question here. I put my 8 month old Wera torque screwdriver in for calibration a week ago. Three days ago the company I had put it with phoned to say it was faulty and implied it was beyond repair. When I got it back I discovered they had broken the blade...
  11. L

    Compex Instrument Installation resit advice please?

    Hi I'm going back to Hota in Hull to resist my I.S installation, I failed on a major and very little else that's all I know, was wondering if anyone could share any pointers or tips on what to look out for on the I.S installation , hoping to get my compex qualification after this resit any help...
    • Liamg86
    • Thread
    • advice anyone compex failed installation instrument little major please
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. I

    Megger MFT1502 error message

    Has anyone ever got a error message 'hot' on their megger whilst doing a rcd or a non trip loop test?
  13. polo1

    Monthly instrument accuracy log

    Yes, I'm being lazy! Anyone have a Word/Excel version available, I've just lost loads of files from my laptop and this one does not appear to have been backed up. Thanks.
  14. S

    Continuity readings unstable using Megger MFT 1730

    Has anyone experienced issues with continuity readings fluctuating on a Megger 1730 MFT when the test leads rotate/move in the instrument as is the unavoidable condition when actually using the tester? I can null the leads but thereafter the reading with the leads connected to each other can...
    • Sting Ray
    • Thread
    • continuity instrument issue leads megger megger mft mft readings using
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. Simonslimline

    Testing phase rotation. 2 types of instrument. Help please.

    I am currently working through unit 307 Task C. All going fine except a bit stuck on this question - Phase sequence is to be confirmed for the distribution boards and equipment during initial verification. State the 2 types of instrument used to check for correct phase sequence. So we have a...
  16. N6rul

    Wanted Lux measuring instrument

    Hi, I am looking for lux measuring instruments compliant to bs5266, pls email me on [email protected] thanks
  17. A

    Test instrument trial??

    Im looking to purchase my first test instrument and most probably a multifunction test instrument. Obviously a big money investment so i was wondering if anyone was aware of trialling or testing a test instrument before purchasing? My first instinct is probably not, but you dont know if you...
  18. O

    Need a new instrument.

    I really need to get a new tester now, currently have a downloadable Megger but its too heavy for lugging about (also have a Martindale 2100). New tester should be light and portable, user configurable and able to conduct fixed appliance testing so I don't have to lug about a low resistance...
  19. H

    Is this a cock up in this book?

    Hi everyone I'm reading all I can at the moment on inspecting & testing, I'm reading Chris Kitchers Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing & Certification, first ed. I'm on page 95, step 1 of measuring PFC. It says "Place the phase lead on the supply side of the main switch and the neutral and...
  20. N

    instrument accuracy check

    Hi everyone, I need to self test my 17th edition test instrument on a regular basis to make sure results are accurate.need to do continuity check on low ohm and high ohm resistors also ins res check on low ohm and high ohm resistors. Please could i have some advice on what resistors i need to...
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