Hi
I have just used a basic socket tester on one of my double electric sockets and it is reporting ‘Open Ground’
Other sockets are reporting correct
Any advice?
Somewhere I have a cheap Kewtech socket tester which is handy for a simple 'probably OK' check and to verify power is on.
But they will pass a really high R2 value which is not good, so recently when I saw the likes of the Martindale EZ165, or Socket & See SOK34, offering some sort of real test...
Hi
A quick one I was wondering if anyone knows how a multifunction tester performs a loop impedance test.
I understand how to perform a test and what the results of a loop impedance test give you in working out your PSCC and earth fault current. I use my Fluke multifunction tester every day at...
I know this is a little old but just in case you did not know.
Fluke Electrical Socket Testers Voluntary Recall Information - http://www.fluke.com/fluke/nlnl/support/safety-notices/Fluke-Socket-Recall
I'm keeping mine just in case it gets stolen...that'll teach them.;)
Saw a notice on screwfix that a batch of socket testers are being recalled.
Might give a new meaning to the bang test if somebody uses one of the dodgy ones then...
Another thread mentioned those plug in socket testers that use three or four LEDs to indicate wiring faults on the socket...
Just wondering if these have any real value especially on a ring main?
I can't see that they would pick up a continuity issue unless say both 1/c and o/g cables were...
Safety
I've only just found this
Martindale Electric has identified a potential failure mode of the yellow EZ150 / EZ650 advanced socket testers which could create a hazardous situation.
As a precautionary measure Martindale Electric is voluntarily recalling all EZ150 / EZ650 socket...
Hi guys,
I'm looking to get a socket tester and have just been on they're website looking at the different ones. Have any of you got a martindale tester that you could recommend or any other brands that you could rate?
Thanks in advance
Toby K
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