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[Jay Sparks]

Yes sintra all tests were carried out correctly and I'm sure it was wired in 1 loop! I will test again tomorrow the meter was jumping in readings sporadically so could be that. Haha Jay that would make the most sense!

Sometimes the leads from your MFT can give dodgy readings. Try using croc clips on the actual cables of the actual sockets. If you hold them tight, they will give a better, more accurate reading. At least this would tell you if it was the sockets themselves!

Jay.

 

[tony mc]

Make sure your batteries in your tester are not on there way out my resistance readings always start playing up when they need changing !!

 

[Octopus]

Make sure your batteries in your tester are not on there way out my resistance readings always start playing up when they need changing !!

Or if its a Metrel your leads need replacing!

 

[Simonslimline]

As has been said, unscrew the sockets and test on the actual terminals rather than using the plug in lead. Hopefully it's just down to the contacts on these sockets.

 

[Risteard]

Sometimes the leads from your MFT can give dodgy readings. Try using croc clips on the actual cables of the actual sockets. If you hold them tight, they will give a better, more accurate reading. At least this would tell you if it was the sockets themselves!

Jay.

If you were to disconnect and reconnect the conductors to catch them under a crocodile clip, however, this would somewhat mitigate the value and reliability of testing as you may subsequently introduce a fault!

 

[NDG Elecs]

I find if you get some errant results when you know they should be otherwise, that I can put a little bit of physical pressure on the socket and see type plug in test adaptor, and the meter may well read a good bit lower. I find a gentle twist motion usually does the trick. Poor contacts I also think, new leads might help as well if yours are old..

Sorry if the above makes little sense; I have worded it particularly badly!