voltage tester

[Sonia Norman]

Hi

I am probably going to sound stupid asking this question but here goes. I have just bought a new LAP voltage tester. when testing my plug sockets using a socket test connector I am getting a reading of .410V. Now this is where I will probably sound stupid but I was expecting around the 230V as is the voltage provided in uk houses. Can someone put me right please.

sonia

 

[Octopus]

What is happening on Monday???????????

 

[Sonia Norman]

that isnt a voltage indicator its a voltage tester.

gs38 covers the leads mate.

get a martindale indicator they go on forever and are reliable

a lot of lap gear is crap

Thank you for that. I will go with your advice. We used fluke in training another lesson learnt, no good buying cheap crap. Everything is just costing so much but I know it'll be worth the expenditure in the end.

 

[shanky887614]

Yes and it proved voltage was present I was just confused by the reading. It was not what I expected.

induced voltage chuck if its 0.444 volts thats why you want a drummold test lamp or equivalent to prove dead because induced voltage doesn't affect them.

i would recommend you apply for the trainie section where they will offer yiu plenty of advice

 

[telectrix]

Yes quite true, very true. by the way it is trying not ttrying :biggrin:

how many ppppp's in pppppppppeppppperrrr.?

 

[Sonia Norman]

He is a she! I have lock off kit, I have a Megger1760, I have all my regs and all my qualifications. But yes I am a newbie.

 

[Sonia Norman]

Thank you

 

[shanky887614]

He is a she! I have lock off kit, I have a Megger1760, I have all my regs and all my qualifications. But yes I am a newbie.

fair enough

 

[Sonia Norman]

Do you know what, I have offered to work for free with numerous companies because I understand I lack the on site training. Not one company is willing to give me that chance. I'm a single mum, ex forces, reliable and trustworthy. Just trying to get back to work and provide for my family within school hours. It's impossible to get a break!

 

[Guest77]

Do you know what, I have offered to work for free with numerous companies because I understand I lack the on site training. Not one company is willing to give me that chance. I'm a single mum, ex forces, reliable and trustworthy. Just trying to get back to work and provide for my family within school hours. It's impossible to get a break!

Hence our suggestion for you to join the trainee forum, you can be helped in there and, out here you are shark bait.

 

[davesparks]

gs38 covers the leads mate.

GS38 covers both test leads and voltage detection instruments, and is availble as a free PDF

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/gs38.pdf

 

[Sonia Norman]

Thank you I have taken that on board and applied to the trainee section

 

[Guest77]

Thank you I have taken that on board and applied to the trainee section

Well I promise you we will look after you in there and also help to assist you with proper advice regarding safety proceedures, welcome to the site.

 

[davesparks]

Do you know what, I have offered to work for free with numerous companies because I understand I lack the on site training. Not one company is willing to give me that chance. I'm a single mum, ex forces, reliable and trustworthy. Just trying to get back to work and provide for my family within school hours. It's impossible to get a break!

Offering to work for free is not necessarily going to be all that attractive to employers. And if any do take you on they are likely to be somewhat unscrupulous and short on morals, you'll be treated like a free labourer.

Add you location to your profile and maybe put a post about looking for work on the forum. You might find someone who will help

 

[Pete999]

why is it crap? you isolate and then using a voltage indicator carry out the 10 point check.

Never heard of the 10 point check, can you enlighten me? oh and before anyone has a go I do know how to isolate safely, just intrigued by the 10 point check.

 

[spark 68]

Never heard of the 10 point check, can you enlighten me? oh and before anyone has a go I do know how to isolate safely, just intrigued by the 10 point check.

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