new Megger

richy3333 · May 31, 2015

My 1730's work fine. Is it being kept in the van when its cold outside? The 1730 also come with rechargeable batteries so no need to carry spare batteries.

shanky887614 · May 31, 2015

Midwest said:
As an aside, do you have the same problem as I seem to have when typing a reply, with key stokes not being recognised, or was that just a finger problem? Can't cut & paste or insert smiley faces either.

fingers hitting wrong keys on tapatalk, not helped by the fact i was nodding off sat in chair and just woke up

Midwest · May 31, 2015

Dooohh, don't know whATS goiung onwith my browser, cos what ever I tyoe is not what is reflected in my reply. Takes me an age to reply to things. Good thing some might sat

davesparks · May 31, 2015

LankyWill said:
nothing wrong with no trip testing so theres no need to dismantle a fuseboard. The reading are not majorly different.

Yes there is, it does not use higher current and so is far less likely to give an accurate result or identify a poor connection.
There's no need to dismantle the board using the alternative method, and with 2 people it is a quicker method of testing.

davesparks · May 31, 2015

Midwest said:
Ehhh ?

The alternative test method, with the RCD in the open position link L-E at the furthest point and test between 1 and 2 on the RCD with a high current test.

Midwest · Jun 1, 2015

Can't quite follow you instructions, but is it RCD & mcb both off. Live & cpc linked at furthest point on circuit, L1 on tester on supply side of RCD & L2 on load side of mcb?