Testing ballasts

[CTID]

I'm working on site as an electricians mate. Currently site is using 110V temporary lighting, amount of lamps ordered are same number as fittings, no spares.

Recently one or two fittings/lamps are failing, no spares to try another lamp to prove lamp. Is there a way to test the ballast, bearing in mind during 1st fix I normally only carry a fluke t5 and di-log clamp meter.

Thanks in advance

 

[KAS1]

Isn't there any sparks on site?

 

[CTID]

Boss is only spark on site today but is in a meeting. I can wait for him but was just seeing if there was a way of me being able to test it with the limited equipment I have on me at present.

 

[micknew]

Can't you try a lamp from another fitting?

 

[CTID]

Awkward to get at other fitting without platform, which is currently unreachable due to boarders blocking it in. I will wait for my boss. Was just interested to know if the ballast could be tested easily enough to not warrant moving boards and setting up the platform.

Thanks though

 

[Guitarist]

You are the mate, wait for the electrician before you hurt yourself. No brownie points for being dead.

 

[grantr37]

just needs more training

 

[ackbarthestar]

I think as a mate you should just hang on until your boss gets back and make sure you mention it to him.

Better to be shown rather than experiment on your own.