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  1. lozarus

    Testing when modifying a circuit

    Afternoon all. Bear with me on this one... Despite having been involved in the electrical industry for many years, I'm only just about to embark on 2391 - its more of a personal endeavour than anything, having been very interested in inspection & test for a long time (I know, not everybody's...
  2. sythai

    Extract fan testing - LABC

    Hi Guys Can anyone help me on this please 😉 Just finished off recent new build.... LABC have requested: 1. F1 - The extract fans require testing. Please provide a copy of the extract fan test results for our file showing they achieve the minimum extraction rates as installed. Never been...
  3. S

    Can I complete a EICR with my qual

    Can I complete a EICR if I have a SCQF level 7 in the testing and inspection of low voltage installations.
  4. T

    Electrician Jobs Electrical Equipment Testing (PAT) Technician needed

    Ideally based around Beds, MK, Oxford area. Looking for someone who has attention to detail, experience and willingness to train in other skills (EM Lighting, FE maintenance, Thermal imaging). 3 month probation period, all equipment supplied. Travel allowance included as use of your own vehicle...
  5. Qwe7410

    How to keep power trips isolated and not trip the whole place when testing faulty appliances?

    Having some 1400W 230V heaters to test and repair that have a power trip problem. I've unplugged all the connections and open them up one by one to identify the part that is causing the trips. Everytime it trips, it trips the whole place through the main circuit breaker. How can I do it safely...
  6. T

    Which testing software

    Which testing software does everyone use? We use to use FastTest (Amtech/Trimble) but since we have updated to MacBooks we can’t use it anymore I have tried iCertifi but can’t seem to get the hang of it, I really liked FastTest as the layout was good like your were filling a hand written...
  7. M

    Testing Feed and Load - 45A oven switch

    Hi. I got a new oven the other day and it was working fine. Last night, I swapped out the 45A wall switch for a brushed brass type one. The neon light lit up, the clock on the oven came on, job done. However, today I went to grill cheese on toast and the grill only got moderately warm. Its also...
  8. The apprentice

    TPN Isolator testing

    Hi there thanks in advance for the help iam still learning but soon to sit my trade test, on the booth picture number four is a TPN isolator I have to chose the correct fuses but on the testing this piece of equipment R1 R2 3 phases to earth record highest reading at end point I don’t need to...
  9. B

    Insulation resistance testing query

    Downstairs lighting is tripping rcd. Circuit has 4 chandeliers with multiple bulbs and led downlights in the bathroom. Can I just test IR on 250v setting between L,N & E and expect the same results as testing with 500v.
  10. D

    Prospective fault current testing

    hi, new to this forum and still training. During testing for prospective fault current at the point I get a bad reading, what ever that may be????, what possible situations would be causing and why? still trying to get my head round it... thanks Adam
  11. DMSecurity

    Testing a new Switched CCU

    Hi all, My first post here. I am a level 3 student, confident and competent. I have a job this afternoon that they have requested a minor works certificate for. I am only replacing an existing FCU for a switched FCU. I know all test procedures correctly and I have a brand new kewtech...
  12. D

    Minor works testing FCU

    Hi wondering if someone can advise me on something.. Im installing a few outdoor lights, will spur them off a ring via fused spur. question is when i’m testing do I take the max zs values of a 3/5a 1362 plug top fuse or zs at light fitting and use max zs for the mcb? Please explain in detail...
  13. R

    UK Fault with ring main

    I was testing a consumer unit before upgrading to current standards. (Old re wireable fuses) when testing one of the ring mains continuity i found 38v on the cpc with that circuit disconnected. After carrying out end to end tests on Line and neutral which came back fine. I found the voltage...
  14. J

    Global Insulation Resistance Testing at CU

    Evening all, as I’m preparing for my Inspection and Testing exam, I wonder if you might put me straight on something please? When performing a global insulation resistance test at the CU, I would link the L busbar to the N bar then afterwards to the E bar. I understand that the circuit...
  15. aceofspades

    Testing Hand dryers prior to purchase

    Hello sparks, I'm looking for some advice as to see how I can wire up and test hand dryers prior to purchase. As they're generally unwired, without a plug connected. I have some basic electric screwdrivers from TLC as well as an electric tester and some basic strip pliers from TLC. I'm familiar...
  16. Need_more_wago's

    DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system

    Hey, with regards to DALI Emergency Lighting Automated testing via a control system, does anyone know how best to overcome a fitting that is reporting... 'Duration test max. delay exceeded' This is preventing the DALI EM fitting from carrying out its requested 3-hour Duration test. Batteries...
  17. E

    EICR testing and inspection

    Before anyone asks I am a qualified spark.. been off the tools for years and getting back into it.. In regards to EICR’s it’s been a while.. Acceptable to add R1 R2 to Ze for ZS or do you all test all 3 anyway? I know it’s not acceptable to ZS and take off ZE to get R1 R2..
  18. G

    Car charge point testing

    Hi, To those who are already installing EV charge points, do you test as you would any other radial circuit, or do you have a specific EV point tester or EVSE adaptor for your MFT? what additional testing do these provide, and is using them in order to meet manufacturers instructions as I don't...
  19. S

    AM2 global IR testing

    When doing the IR testing in the AM2 is it acceptable to carry out a global IR test? Or each circuit individually?
  20. M

    Couple of testing questions ?

    Apologies gone a bit rusty on this stuff: 1) (Max) Resistance of protective conductor: An Installation with a sub-board all pvc wiring Is the max protective conductor resistance = the resistance of the protective conductor on the submain + the highest resistance CPC on the sub-board Above...

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