am i right on saying, i have tested two ring mains on db, they are 32a b type breakers there eli tests came back as 0.60 0.58. these are acceptable values, table 2d osg these circuts are protected by a 30ma rcd does this mean these readings would still be ok to the value of 1667ohms as stated on...
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I use a Fluke 1651. When testing Loop Impedance the tester calculates Prospective Fault Current by diving the measured mains voltage by the Loop Impedance and it displays the result at the bottom of the display as Ik PFC, I was wondering if this method that the fluke uses is the same...
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On a PIR test to confirm Zs values i obviously go to thr BRB page 48.But when do i use the rule of thumb i.e 80% Method ?. I understand there are differences between a cold install to one that is in service as resistance changes when cables are warmer.
On previous posts i have noted to qualify...
The value of Ze on a TNS system useing an earth loop impedance test Instrument
list the steps in the procedure and the reasons for each step, I think this is right ?
1.Select appropriate test Instrument - It needs to be able to read Ze (low ohms resitance metere ?)
2. Perform safety check (...
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Er, i dont usually use MK but i used it for one job and have a problem....
Did all the test, all ok, got to office and found out the 5945s MK sentry 45amp breaker doesnt have a earth fault loop impedance Zs number in the BRB7671 or my 80% value...
Can anyone tell me how low the Ir value would be n/e for a rcd not to hold in! Would like to know as I always get problems prior to changing fuseboards
Max. Zs values for Mcbs given in table 41.3 BRB. Correction factor of 0.8 applied in OSG. This correction i believe is to allow for temperature variation, but in my experience, cables rarely go anywhere near 70deg. esp. in a domestic situation ( some exceptions with high current appliances like...
Hi, i am confused about how voltage drop is worked out and need an answer for the following please;
Work out cable size and cpc size you need when you have:
Cable length = 50 metres
Ib = 32Amps
to get a voltage drop that complies with regs i.e. below 5%(11.5 Volts).
It's wired in singles and...
Hi i have this question that i am not sure of the answer. Can you please Help?
State the effect on measured resistance when cables are connected in parallel.
Answer:
The resistance value will be reduced. For example in resistance for Zs testing in ohms has a measured value that is...
Hi, new to the forums here, thought id ask some advice from you guys.
Basically i just bought a 1653b Fluke multifunction tester. My problem with the meter is that i cant seem to zero out the leads.
Heres my understanding of how i should be doing it (note this isnt working for me!)
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Whilst testing the earth loop impedance on a circuit in a church the value given by the regular loop test is 1.74 but when doing it on non trip (with the neutral lead connected) we got >200.
Has anyone any ideas on what could cause that?
Thanks
Hi evryone!!!just have a question regarding testing,today i have tested an installation,and the values r quite unexpected to me as i have done many tests so far but i can not explain why is like that?
i have got PFC measured 8,6kA which is high , i have measured Ze it comes to 0,04 ohm.
And...
Apologies if this has been asked before but I can't quite put my finger on the answer searching threads.
1) If you changing a CU that isn't the main CU but a downstream one ie garage, you fill in all the data on the cert. as per normal but Ze and PFC at the origin is that actually where the...
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