Was this standard practise???

[Carlos Arruda]

Was this standard practice back then? (1979).

A 30A rewirable fuse for two ring mains?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ckb0ikxntr5prkv/20150418_104206.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/ckb0ikxntr5prkv/20150418_104206.jpg?dl=0

 

[ipf]

After a quick read through, I'm giving up before I make a comment.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Don't scare the lad off. As long as he's under supervision by his tutor I don't see no problem.

So you see a problem then?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vf8N6GpdM

 

[Carlos Arruda]

Well your voltage indicators are for testing plug top fuses are broken or not lol, you cannot get a reading proving a cable is damaged for example from those, they are fine for testing voltage, but you need a insulation resistance tester or ohm meter for real continuity testing.

Ps didn't get whether you said your tutor told you or not cocker.

Never mate.

Always used the multifunction tester.

The volt meter was just for testing purposes of sockets and proving C.U. etc.... never used for resistance test.

He did said if memory serves me well, that there's nothing wrong if you want to test a cable to check if it's broken (continuity) but that is all you'll get.

Also, this volt tester does (Fluke T150) read resistance but to be honest I wouldn't trust it. But I will compare it's reading to that of a real multifucntion tester on resistance and see how far it is or how close.

Fluke T150 Voltage/Continuity Tester | Genuine UK Model

Resistance testing up to 1999Ω

 

[Guest77]

Wellto be fair that does look like a nice bit of kit.

 

[Carlos Arruda]

After a quick read through, I'm giving up before I make a comment.

I believe you were once in my shoes!

Apologies if I am not as educated when it comes to electrical installations as most in the forum definitely are.

Their comments and help are very much appreciated. However bad the comments might be, as long as they are constructive, they are an enormous source of information.

Many thanks to those who are willing to share their knowledge and give their time to other such as myself.

Kind regards,
Albert

 

[Carlos Arruda]

Wellto be fair that does look like a nice bit of kit.

But would you trust it to be as accurate on a resistance test to a multifunction tester?

I am curious and I will compare the two. Let's see how far apart those reading will be.

 

[Guest77]

But would you trust it to be as accurate on a resistance test to a multifunction tester?

I am curious and I will compare the two. Let's see how far apart those reading will be.

I wouldn't use it to test a circuit in someones house, but it looks pretty cool for testing elements and electronics etc, quite suprised by the quality of it to be honest.

 

[telectrix]

doubt it will be accurate on resistance. i have a fluke T5 -1000 and the resistance measurement is about as accurate as the royal navy's bombing of the Torrey Canyon.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I believe you were once in my shoes!

Apologies if I am not as educated when it comes to electrical installations as most in the forum definitely are.

Their comments and help are very much appreciated. However bad the comments might be, as long as they are constructive, they are an enormous source of information.

Many thanks to those who are willing to share their knowledge and give their time to other such as myself.

Kind regards,
Albert

No need to apologize mate. You are using the forum well and to your advantage, using the thanks&likes, quick replies, polite, etc and most are willing to help because of this.

 

[Carlos Arruda]

I wouldn't use it to test a circuit in someones house, but it looks pretty cool for testing elements and electronics etc, quite suprised by the quality of it to be honest.

I was thinking about getting the fluke 1651B once I finish the course and register with NAPIT (self employed) but I am wondering now if I should stick to MEGGER.

Still, the experience with the MEGGER wasn't all great as in many cases readings would vary dramatically from one to another device (same models). Perhaps the use that college kids give to it (dropping it and throwing it about), might not help.

Fluke 1651B Multifunction Installation Tester | Multifunction Tester

 

[telectrix]

What is that?

Looks ancient!

But then again, the old things were made to last.

1979. still got the original suppliers label with date of supply.

 

[Carlos Arruda]

I wonder how well it would work on the "RCD functionality - draw more current from the circuit to intentionally trip an RCD" test side of it.

I think I should not even try this. I like my volt tester.

P.S: I was refering to my volt tester Fluke T150.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I was thinking about getting the fluke 1651B once I finish the course and register with NAPIT (self employed) but I am wondering now if I should stick to MEGGER.

Still, the experience with the MEGGER wasn't all great as in many cases readings would vary dramatically from one to another device (same models). Perhaps the use that college kids give to it (dropping it and throwing it about), might not help.

Fluke 1651B Multifunction Installation Tester | Multifunction Tester

The megger MFT 1710 is a good entry level multifunction tester.

http://www.test-meter.co.uk/megger-mft1710-multifunction-tester/

And if you buy from here, as you are a member on here you get a further 5% discount

 

[telectrix]

call me a dinosaur, but i'll stick with my trusted 1553. too m any teething problems with the 1700 series.

 

[Leesparkykent]

call me a dinosaur, but i'll stick with my trusted 1553. too m any teething problems with the 1700 series.

I still have this set
Megger PPK210 Part P Testing Kit

I also have the metrel you hate lol

Metrel MI3125 BT Eurotest Combo