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  1. K

    Good tablet for EICR's and other testing software use.

    Good afternoon gents, looking for some advice on which tablet to buy for EICR's etc. Should I stick to android ie Galaxy tab or are there any other recommendations ?
  2. P

    What is it called IR testing?

    MEG OHM. MEGA OHM or MEGGER OHM?
  3. S

    3P+N socket testing

    For my AM2 How do you test polarity on a 3P and N socket?
  4. S

    Testing Ex display

    Hi all i'm after some advice please, I was trained as a pat tester for my company a few years back (10 years)to test ex display lamps ect ect, we did it for a few years but due to time it fell by the wayside. so our company has invested in a new pat testing machine to test lamps/fridges/ect...
  5. D

    Zs testing

    Evening all. Is there a regulation or any guidance regarding live zs testing with loads connected.... Eg zs testing on a 3phase motor whilst it is running. Could the current being drawn damage the meter if testing at the end of line.... Or doing a live zdb test, is there any guidance to say...
  6. L

    UK ProjectEV charge point testing

    Hi All Last week I invested in a new Megger MFT1741+ with the EV charge point adapter as I was installing a ProjectEV charge point on Thursday of last week. Completed the install and just needed to carry out the live testing at the charge point, Zs done no issue, next comes the charge point...
  7. T

    Am2 Testing tomorrow need help with the sheet.

    Hi I’m doing my am2 testing side tomorrow. Does anyone know where to find the max Zs values in guidance note 3 Also they have started doing 3/4 questions at the end of the testing does anyone know where they are. I’m also looking for how to find the max tripping times on RCDs
  8. S

    PAT testing Fire Alarm control Panel?

    As (I believe) PAT testing includes fixed equipment connected to the electrical installation by an FCU (eg hand driers, built in ovens etc.) I have been trying to figure out if a Fire Alarm control Panel should be PAT tested and if so by who. Has this subject been addressed before? Does anyone...
  9. G

    ZE testing

    Just watched one of 'Delroy the sparks ' videos on YouTube, now the guy has many yrs more experience than me but I do question some of his techniques, however in this recent he does a proper Ze( ie removing main earth,) but leaves the installation live, is this a done thing?! I guess the risk...
  10. E

    IR testing with a full load?

    Hi all, I'm sure this question has been asked before but just can't find it. When doing the IR test on a 3phase commercial board, how do you go about testing the circuit if there are items that just can't be disconnected, ie Bank of lights or immovable equipment, is there a trick to doing this...
  11. The apprentice

    Testing 3 phase (r1+r2)

    Hi there thanks for helping if you do, but was wondering on testing r1+r2 on a 3 phase distribution board could I link out L1,L2,L3 to earth and there for take all my reading that way ?
  12. L

    Interesting video on testing type "A"'s RCBO and issues with MFT 's

  13. S

    Voltage testing

    There has been a wide research on voltage already but my question is which multimeter can give us more accurate reading for voltage calculations, analog or an average digital multimeter like brymen or amprobe?
  14. NICKYNUNN

    TEST LEADS FOR RCBO TESTING

    Hi, what do you guys use to test rcbo trip times at the rcbo in DB? My Fluke test lead can not reach far enough for contact, I can't see any long reach probes for the Fluke 1662. Any advice greatly appreciated :)
  15. R

    Inspection & Testing question

    Hi looking to do the 2391 Inspection and testing course after recently passing the 18th after being off the tools for over 10yrs. Is it a good idea or will I struggle with it being off the tools for so long. Got over 80% for the 18th so I’m not overly daft? I’m currently looking at getting...
  16. E

    3 bed house rewired in one day including testing

    What you's reckon? ?
  17. C

    Testing compressed puck diode

    Hello! I’m in the process of trying to troubleshoot transform rectifier issue and I’m looking for advice to test a diode in the circuit. The diode looks like a hockey puck and its compressed between two heat sinks. I’m looking for input on the most effective way to test it, and if i need to...
  18. W

    Testing voltage between ignition and solenoid

    I'm trying to test if there's voltage between my ignition and the solenoid. The starter won't crank or click so figured I'd start here but am not sure if I'm doing this correctly. I have a male/female connector from the ignition to the solenoid. I disconnected this, connected a probe to the...
  19. telectrix

    Type A RCD Testing.

    just a heads up to any member who is thinking of upgrading a faithful 1553 due to the type A RCD testing. here is a response I just received from Megger regarding...... The MFT1553 will test both Type AC and Type A RCDs The blue button allows you to toggle between AC and dc (Type A) To...
  20. L

    Anyone else still not bothered about their MFT's testing A type RCD's ?

    Seems many are using older MFT's and cant be assed to keep paying out ?
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