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    Am2

    Hi everyone, Im going to be doing my am2 in September, I'm very confident with the build. The only thing I can't get around is the live tests, what order do the live tests go in? Also some help on fault finding. Cheers jimi
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    Eicr

    Hi guys, how many eicr tests do you think is reasonable to carry out in a 7 hour day that's including paper work and not a bodged test lol mainly on 3 bed houses with aprox 6- 10 circuits
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    Ir test on bs 3036 wylex board

    Hi all, l recently did a eicr on a fish and chip shop. 3 phases (only one phase in use by chip shop). Earth conductor is welded together to each phase by TN-S earthing system means. When it came to the IR test, l tested the norm tests, L-E, L-N & N-E. Bearing in mind that we are now supposed...
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    What tests do you carry out for a Minor Works Certificate

    I've been reading here & elsewhere about issuing a MWC for accessory replacements, and the merits of. Me personally I agree with issuing a MWC for a like for like replacement of a socket outlet for example.However, my MWC requires results for essential tests: 1) R1+R2 or R2. 2) Insulation...
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    voltage query

    Hi, iv changed an outside light for a customer and completed all the necessary tests. After powering up I got 230v between L and N but strangely 120v between L and E. The tests were done at the jb prior to the light fitting. Any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks in advance!
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    fluke 1652 multifunction tester

    Hi, quick question, Do the test leads need to be nulled for ze & pfc. I have been told they don't as there resistance is negligible. Cheers
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    What Tests Do I Need To Do?

    Basically I've got my Level 3 Testing and Inspection exam soon. Now I know from friends who have done it already that I will 100% be testing a shower circuit and a motor circuit, I'm having a complete brain spaz at the moment and I can't remember what tests need to be done for those circuits...
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    Nuisance RCD trip.

    Customer called me out today. Installation has been fine for years until they had a 24 hour power cut last week. Since then the cooker circuit constantly trips the RCD. Dual RCD Doepke board. TNCS. I disconnected the cooker switch and it still tripped. Had a look inside the CU and no loose...
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    rcd problems please help

    hi there i need a bit of help basically the rcd trips and the shower mcb trips the same time. then its ok for a day then it randomly does it during the night etc even when the shower isnt in use, any ideas?
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    Advice on fluke 1653b tester

    Hi, Just wondered if anybody could offer some guidance on a fluke 1653b tester. I was just wondering what the correct procedure is to measure the Pefc and pscc using this tester. For short circuit test , would this be measured at the the supply intake position on line and neutral (...
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    Earth Electrode Testing

    I have been tasked with carrying out some earth electrode and LPS testing using the fall of potential method but to do this I need to know the length of the rod. How do I work this out if I don't know the length?
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    testing after DB change

    Alright lads what do you allow for and how much depth do you go into with regard to testing when changing a CU? I typically allow a day time wise for say an 8 way board in a 3 bed house, stating there may be faults that the new equipment may pick up and it may incur additional cost to rectify...
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    Bussbar Flash Testing

    We have had to get a specialist company who repair bussbars, it is rising main bussbar 1200amp, they do alot of work for the rails, but do not carry out any flash testing, as it would be carried out on site. Can anyone advise what sort of flash test is needed, and better still anyone know...
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    2 wire and three wire loop tests

    Bit of an odd one but was doing a EICR today and got some weird loop test results. All low current 2 wire loop tests were around 7-8ohms whilst doing three wire loops on the saner circuits gave more to be expected readings around 0.6-1.2ohms. Overhead supply with a DNO PME head. Any thoughts?
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    Confusion when it comes to a test on 3 phase

    Hi, I have just joined the forum having looking around and found lots of good advice, I've been asked to do a couple of small jobs at a commercial premises shortly, simple tasks like installing a few extra lights onto a current light circuit and a moving a supply point to a dishwasher. the...
  16. M

    Electrical tests

    Hi im new and learning the electrical and would just like a bit of help with electrical testing, ie what test instrument tests what and why any information would be a big help cheers
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    VC99+ 6999 auto range multimeter tester Amp C Tcompared FLUKE analog bar

    I am a trainee electrician, can any one tell me if i buy a second hand VC99+ 6999 auto range multimeter tester Amp C Tcompared FLUKE analog bar does this comply with the uk regs?
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    Insulation resistance testing with no cpc

    When doing a CU change and lights have no cpc. Every room has class 2 dimmers and lights. ceilings are like 20 foot tall. How would you guys go about Insulation testing? L&n to cpc ain't an option and removing all lights and bypassing dimmers is consequently going to take some time... What would...
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    Dead Tests

    Does anyone know some good websites or videos showing you how to do the relevant dead tests on electrical circuits or sites with information about each test. Would really help me with my revision, thank you.
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    Seaward 350 Auto Mode Tests Help!

    I have got a Seaward PrimeTest 350 and am just trying to get my head around the auto mode tests, and to also make sure the settings for these are correct. A- Portable/Handheld/IT CLI Visual Test > Earth Continuity (0.15) > Insulation (250v - 1.00) B- Portable/Handheld/IT CLII Visual Test >...

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