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  1. J

    Insulation Resistance Test with RCBO

    Hi guys, I was going to carry out a IR test on a CU with a few RCBOs, but I wasn't quite sure how to proceed. Which neutral do I use - the one on the N-bar or the one going to the RCBO? Because if I use the one from the N bar I will actually test just that short piece of cable and through the...
  2. S

    Fridge fan motor windings

    Hope this is the right location to post. I asked my friend to give me the motor that he replaced for his fridge. I checked the 2 terminals with an ohm meter and it showed 470k Ohm. I then used a megger between the same two terminals at 500V and it showed 0.02M Ohm and 20V (short?) Could...
  3. H

    Loop method using Fluke 1653

    Hi all! I tried to measure earth resistance by loop method using fluke 1653 at MR system (TN) in hospital. But got abnormal results. The primary (upper) display showed 0.16 - 0.2 (loop impedance) and secondary - 0.0 - 0.1 (earth resistance) Is there some limitations using this method? Cant find...
  4. A

    An insulation resistance test

    Hi, Can some one please help me with this question: Q: An insulation resistance test on one of the radial socket-outlet indicated zero mega ohm between line and neutral. Explain why the result of the previous R1 + R2 test could not be used to confirm polarity for this circuit. If any one can...
  5. D

    Insulation Resistance testing procedure

    Hi all Am doing 2394/95 at moment and trying to get procedure firmly stuck in head. Thing I'm getting a little bit confused with is with some of the vids/examples online some state to switch main switch on (obviously before supply connected) and others off. My thinking is that you might as...
  6. E

    Twin and earth testing

    Hi, A quick question, maybe a stupid one .... but it baffles me ,and I cannot find any info on the net. If you do the continuity test on a lighting circuit to get your resistance values, wired in twin and earth, how do you the the value for the earth ? Obviously you link the earth and phase or...
  7. Simonslimline

    Resistance, Reactance, impedance video.

    Good video explaining resistance, reactance & impedance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEERuJlwBxE :smile:
  8. J

    Fault current, and earth electrode resistance: Numbers not making sense

    In "Advanced Electrical Installation Work" by Trevor Linsley, he says that an earth electrode rod that is 1m deep will typically have a resistance of between 10 and 200 ohms. Given that fault currents can supposedly, momentarily, be in the order of 1000's of amps, this makes me scratch my head...
  9. P

    Insulation resistance help

    I'm still a newbie but here goes. as part of my Elecsa assessment I have changed the outlaws 1970's Fuse board to a new 17th edition cu. the wiring is still original as well. Due to equipment that I cannot get to or remove I bridged the line to cpc and tested between that and neutral. On all the...
  10. N

    Voltage Drop Equation

    Hi, I've been doing some revison and came across 2 different equations for voltage drop. The first one is; Vd = mV/A x Ib x L divided by 1000 The second one is; Vd = (R1 + R2) x Ib x Multiplier The multiplier is to compensate the difference in conductor temperature at the time of the test...
  11. S

    Insulation resistance testing

    Hi guys, i have always wondered when doing insulation resistance testing is there a test you can do to see if there are any loads still connected (ie neons,equipment) to see if the readings are true or through loads connected in the circuit.
  12. G

    Eicr insulation resistance testing

    Hi All. I am currently carrying out an EICR in a local hotel. I was wondering how each of you carry out insulation resistance testing during a periodic inspection? For lighting etc I have used joining live-neutral together and testing to earth due to the unknown possibility of electronics and...
  13. L

    Earth Electrode Testing

    Hi, How to test an earth electrode resistance for Lightning Protection System in the middle of large concrete pad? I cannot not find a soft ground for spikes to drive in for testing. Is there any other ways of measuring the earth electrode resistance value? Thanks Laxi
  14. N

    L+N to E insulation resistance testing.

    What are peoples preferred methods of joining L+N together and testing to earth on circuits when needed. Do you remove cables from mcb's and neutral block, or use a link. Cheers.
  15. D

    Insulation Resistance of floodlights

    I keep getting short circuit between live and earth. I can't work out wether this is normal or a genuine fault. Unfortunately I can't lower the floodlight to inspect further. Can only test at the bottom of the base. Can any one help?
  16. R

    Falling insulation resistance

    Yo folks, Not sure that this isn't the second post on same topic, first hasn't appeared. Apologies if so. Ahead of altering upstairs lighting circuit to add a couple of downlights to an ensuite I carried out the usual tests. Got odd IR results. L-N >1000, L-E >1000, N-E 10!. Did a bit of...
  17. rustynails

    Insulation resistance on a lighting circuit

    Today I got 0.11 Mohm L-N>E at 250v then the same at 500v on a 6amp lighting circuit wired in the 70s which is the only lighting circuit for the house. Customer did not want me to remove the lamps. I forgot to ask or see a bell transformer or aerial booster. No faults known to the customer. MCB...

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