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  1. Gavin John Hyde

    Kewtech KT66DL SPD testing

    I bought the new Kewtech MFT - I wasn't expecting it until July. It arrived today so getting to grips with it. Not too different from the kt63 plus woth display. I have the kt64dl too. It has a function for SPD testing. Im not quite sure what it tells you though? Its called SPD varistor test...
  2. BrumElecEng

    2391-52 Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing Exam

    I sat the 2391-52 Initial Verification & Periodic Inspection and Testing online Exam last week and failed by 1 mark. I got 100% in 2393-10 and 90% in 2382-18 so not unfamiliar with electrical exams. I was wondering: 1. Does this exam follow a sequential format as similar to that of the 2382-18...
  3. A

    Testing Emergency lighting circuits

    I have just started installing temporary emergency lights for a fire alarm company i work for i am an electrician qualified to the 18th edition i do not currently do testing and inspection looking at doing this in a few months. Just looking for some advice and information about the testing of...
  4. M

    Cable reels pat testing

    Found two 25m cable reel extensions on a pat test yesterday with no RCDs should they be automatically taken out of service. They were at least 10 years old. The 5th addition says up to 15m max?
  5. B

    Is the EV charge point C&G 2919 easier than C&G 2391 Inspection and testing

    hi is the EV charge point C&G 2919 easier than C&G 2391 Inspection and testing? is it as mathematically complex?
  6. J

    Info about phase testing with a steinel combi checker

    Hello. Recently used a steinel combi checker 1.2 to test various electrical items. Im ok with the voltage, continuity and single phase testing. However, i am not sure as to what phase testing is supposed to shows. According to the steinal guide it says"To perform the phase test, contact the...
  7. M

    Testing Thoughts

    Hi guys, a bit of advise needed if you can help. So i was doing an EICR at a family members property they own and rent out. Its an older property with only a socket or 2 in each room. I could see straight away that the sockets were all overloaded with heavily filled extension leads with double...
  8. Retroelectric

    CU Change Testing

    Hi all. Did an EICR today on a rented property that had a CU change about 8 years ago. Found a few things wrong, the main issue really is that a few sockets are fed in 1.5 from the ring and a couple of wall lights are fed of the ring as well in 1.5. Just wondering how much testing you guys do...
  9. M

    Fixed wiring testing required for an addressable fire alarm system?

    Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the certification required for the addition and extension of a fire alarm. Scenario is, I have installed the fixed wiring for the alteration to an addressable system as per their drawings, fire alarm contractor will commission. I assume I can...
  10. Dartlec

    Reasonable operation limitations in Domestic EICR? (Live testing only)

    This old chestnut Client decided they couldn't wait a few weeks for me to do an EICR so got someone 'off the internet' who immediately failed it (probably fairly, since its a house, with fuse wire protection on all circuits it appears). Looking at the report for a second opinion and under...
  11. G

    Testing advice

    Good morning everyone wondered if you could help, so carried out and EICR of 3 commercial units in 2019 and since then had a dispute with the landlord and the landlord is now requesting my customer have there electrics tested again as the landlord is trying to say I did not do this correctly -...
  12. B

    What comes under PAT testing...............?

    Since my father-in-law passed away recently we've been renting out his house and had Gas Safety and EICT testing done. There are no 'portable appliances' as such, but an oven and hob and extractor hood are provided in the kitchen plus an electric shower and fan in the ensuite plus an immersion...
  13. G

    Testing exam question

    Hi I’m looking to confirm something quickly, I’m due to sit a practical exam next week run by napit , this is to prove competence as haven’t got a testing and inspection exam . I understand the test procedures and looking at course content etc I have to carry out the following 1. electrical...
  14. S

    Industries that exceed the minimum requirements for Emergecy Light Testing?

    Good morning, Is anyone aware of any industries (or even companies) that exceed the minimum requirements of testing emergency lighting devices as laid out by NFPA 101 Sec 7.9.3. In other words, are there industries such as hospitals or schools that test their EM devices more that once a month...
  15. M

    How come some rcds dont trip when testing voltage to earth

    So I recently installed a new circuit to my loft as a dedicated burglar alarm and cctv circuit. When checking polarity and voltage with my test lamps/voltage indicators it didnt trip the rcd when testing live to earth and neutral to earth. It's an rcbo which works when using the functional test...
  16. Midwest

    Global IR testing on RCBO populated CU

    I shall be replacing my dual RCD CU, for a all RCBO populated CU. A question or two about technique for IR testing. For the IR test, I've read here before that a global IR test is preferable. With older types of RCBO's that wasn't possible, without disconnecting cables, which ended up with the...
  17. W

    Testing question

    Ring main, socket used to be on the skirting board but it’s been raised up, instead of taking both legs into the socket they’ve joined the ring and took one cable into the socket. What error code would yous give this??
  18. T

    Global IR testing on 3phase

    Evening all Does anyone have any advice or methods for global testing on a 3phase consumer unit? Cheers
  19. Ben Keer

    EV charger testing

    I'm considering looking at doing the EV charger course but looking into the equipment needed, the extra £450 for an adapter for the testing is more than the course to complete. Does anyone have experience with ev chargers know if the testing can be done without an adapter and then bought after...
  20. Simon-0116

    Theatre testing 3 years

    Hi testing a theatre. Took over job 4 years ago as test certs had run out. Did a full test every circuit in first year and now test 1/3 of all db plus all sub mains each year. Regs state 1 yr visual inspection and a test every 3 years. Due to corona they are looking if can do less testing...

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