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  1. P

    Difference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test?

    Hi I hope everyone is all well. I’ve built a rig at home on some ply to do some testing and fault finding to prepare for my exam and just learn in general… I put 100v then 250v through L & N through a B22 led lamp and also the spur neon to see what reading I would get. They were both the same...
  2. T

    R2 test without removing cover

    Hi all when performing an r2 test prior to commencing an EFLI test would it be acceptable if the board was made from metal of course to test from the point to the outside of the board rather than to the earth bar? Just for when you are working with large 3phase boards full of cables.
  3. L

    RCD test button

    Hi, can anything else cause a RCD test button to fail, besides a faulty RCD.
  4. S

    Test equipment for commissioning

    Hey guys What test equipment is the quickest and easiest to use when commissioning a system at the end of the job to get all required test results
  5. P

    What exactly happens during an RCD test? (Methods 1 & 2)

    Sorry this is a bit of a long read but I’d be extremely grateful if someone can help me understand RCDs and testing methods of them. I know RCD test applies a fault current but in what way? I understand how continuity/IR and the other test work so it helps me know what to do, what’s going on...
  6. T

    Extraneous conductive part test

    Hi all, im aware of the test needed to be done when trying to find out if a metallic object is an extraneous conductive part but for example, if you had a copper water supply system in a house that is fed with a plastic incomer pipe out the ground you will always receive a low resistance reading...
  7. N

    Why does a fridge freezer fail an insulation Pat test?

    Hi, I am getting a reading of 0.00MOhm I've never had this before, it's not tripping the rcd. I was wondering if it may be damp but can't see anything obvious. Any ideas please? It's not very old.
  8. T

    Minor works certificate - Ze Test

    Hi on the minor works certificate it asks for Ze, so any time i install an addition to a circuit lets say, i then have to isolate the whole system disconnect the main earth and test each time? Is there anything that permits the test be completed without having to disconnect main earth? Thanks
  9. T

    NICEIC Test Sheets

    Hi , I have recently joined NICEIC and i am wondering if anyone can help me regarding recording the info on EICRs etc onsite on an ipad. I want my guys to fill out the test sheets onsite, on the app. However some sites you can't get internet and NICEIC say that they need this to fill out the...
  10. J

    SECTT test

    Hi I’m taking my SECTT test in a few weeks, just wondering what it actually consists of? What to study and research as I can’t find anything online
  11. D

    Two Pages for circuit details and test results

    Why is there now two pages, one for "GENERIC SCHEDULE OF CIRCUIT DETAILS" and one for "GENERIC SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS" before it was all on the same page GENERIC SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS", which had "CIRCUIT DETAILS", on it, this means writing the cicuits twice?
  12. J

    Metrel Earth Electrode test - current injector clamp and measure clamp - can i use on domestics TTs?

    Hi Have to say Meterel not been very helpful here. Has anyone any experience of using the current clamps on domestics where you cannot get your current and voltage stakes in the ground near the property? I have a project where it is TNCS, in very rural area prone to loss of Neutral. I have...
  13. newfutile

    Test the (RCD) Residual Current Device or die

    Just seen this label on a consumer unit im testing. As far am im aware no one ever pressed the test button.
  14. timhoward

    Ali-express DY4100 Digital Earth Tester

    Don't worry I haven't gone (completely) mad. About a year ago a ride-on-lawnmower became over-friendly with my long RE test leads while I was drinking tea inside. I needed some replacements for a job next week so I was about to shell out nearly £100 for a new set, and then a thought crossed my...
  15. W

    UK Landlord Trying to Deduct Deposit for Unnecessary Electrician Test.

    Hi everyone, I recently moved out of my rented property, and as expected, my landlord is attempting to withhold a significant portion of my deposit. One of the charges she's insisting on is £300 for an electrician to conduct an EICR test. Here's the situation: I'm a qualified electrician, and...
  16. subiram

    Self test emergency

    I tested a self test emergency lighting with three gears .While testing 2 of the gear doesn't passed 3 hour test but 1 Did Wit the same battery ?Why?
  17. S

    Insulation test L to E long length of SWA

    Insulation test live to earth = 0.7 ohms. This is a long length of buried swa cable (approx 100m) from mains in to submain. Test done with live and earth disconected at main and with switch off at sub main. Question - is this an accurate reading or am I misding something. Its a big job to...
  18. David1977m

    I want to build a test and practice wall for 2365 L3

    I’m just finishing my L2 2365 at college in the evenings and plan to do the L3 2365 with the same college as an evening course. However I would like to build a test wall with a three phase board and everything else I will need. Has anyone got a list of components and circuits it would be worth...
  19. M

    Trip MCB at times RCD too intervals days or hours; test if faulty appliance

    Hi I am asking for help as a novice and 1st time user of this forum. Recently started to experience tripping of MCB & sometimes with the RCD at random times, intervals can be days after resets or several hours. Could an appliance or appliances be overloading the circuit? How can I test an...
  20. V

    Eicr recommended next test date 3 years due to plastic CU?

    Hello, I had an eicr done in 2021and it passed with four C3 items. They recommend next test date to be in 3 years instead of 5 on the certificate but did not specify a reason. I emailed them to ask and they said it was because consumer unit's enclosure is not fire-rated, there are also some...

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