How do you disconnect neon lights in sockets while doing insulation resistance test.

[David345]

Hello everyone, I was just wondering how do you disconnect neon lights from socket outlets when doing insulation resistance test, as this will effect the readings, thanks.

 

[ipf]

Are you getting a bit mixed up?

You get the accessory load L-N, not L or N to earth, as you put it.
You're eliminating the load by testing simultaneously L+N to E.

When you know there are accessories connected which you can't find which give a 0.00 IR reading when testing L to earth and N to earth seperately, would testing L+N together to earth give a reading in that instance?

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

Are you getting a bit mixed up?

You get the accessory load L-N, not L or N to earth, as you put it.
You're eliminating the load by testing simultaneously L+N to E.

Yes sorry, of course. Dumb moment!