Test Instruments and Equipment!

[Edwardioo]

What Test Instruments and Equipment will i need to do a function test on a electrical installation?

So far i have...

Volt Metre
Low Ohm Metre
Ins Resis Metre
RCD Tester
Impedance Tester
Screw Drivers
Side Cutters

Am i missing anything?

Cheers Ed

 

[Sintra]

Locking off kit and notices etc.

 

[tony mc]

Plenty of light when the power goes off ohh and

Good flask which keeps your drinks hot!!!!!

 

[telectrix]

approved voltage tester. short lead with croc clips to link out when testing R1+R2 etc.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Phase tester if doing three phase work. Nice to have but not essential, a fuse finder for circuit identification purposes.

 

[brucelee]

hi mate functional tests are usually by switching CBs on and off same with RCBOs and RCDs and switches and sockets and pressing the test button of the rcd to check the mechanical parts and are usually carried out once you completed all other tests