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I'm a little confused confused is someone can shine some light on the amendment 2 way of doing IR.
I know you have to do one 1st fix at 500V...
Performing the PAT inspection on some science equipment and I have found some items that were passed by the previous company that performed it...
I am a new PAT tester for a school, and I am stuck testing a plasma globe. It has a two core wire going to it, but no class 2 mark on the...
During an insulation resistance test IR at an EICR I measured 0.0014 MegOhms from line to earth.
When I disconnected the neutral from the neutral...
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I was checking the IR on a socket circuit and found 0.4M between neutral/earth. The reading came from a garage door motor that was plugged in...
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I'm trying to get an overview of the UK PAT-testing ( In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) market and I'd be very...
I’ve just spent the day testing about 40 iPhone chargers. Sticking 500v through them and they all pass. Does everybody agree that they have to be...
Would you guys recommend using a fire sealant to cover a hole on the the side and top of a
consumer unit, I've cant get a 32mm grommets anywhere...
Hi all. As I've said before, I'm not an electrician but an adult learner. I have a second hand Fluke 1653B MFT which is out of calibration but I...
Initial fault was RCD tripping, narrowed down to a ring final cct.
IR tests on that cct with all loads removed were showing almost zero between...
Newbie Testing Question:
I am getting a very low IR reading between L&N on a kitchen ring (0.01M). The ring was working fine with no tripping...
I have recently completed a rewire as part of a complete back to brick renovation in a pretty standard domestic property. Upon carrying out...
When carrying out insulation resistance testing on old style rcbos (hager) I understand you are supposed to disconnect both line and neutral...
On initial verification of new installations I have been having a hard time with insulation resistance.
With RCBOs, fixed LED luminaires...
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I have a Megger 1552. I didn't really use it in the last couple of years. I was planning to get more into testing again, so sent it for...
Does anyone know off hand when the 5th edition is supposed to come out, with the lockdown I can't get an official response.
The draft "in service...
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Was wondering when testing for.insulation resistance and there is vulnerable equipment in circuit but unable to disconnect, I...
The IET have posted a Draft for Public Comment of the forthcoming 5th Edition of the Code of Practice - LINK
Hi all - I've been given the task of PAT testing a new office that our company is setting up, and they have a number of Intel NUC's that use a 19v...
Myself and one of my colleagues from work were sent on a c&g 2377-22/32 pat testing course (3 day plus exam)and after completing same the class...
Saw videos on YouTube showing MFT's and DMM's used for testing equipment. Would these produce valid results considering the complicated array of...
I am allowed to pat testing?
With pat testing certificates,17th editions,city and guild 2330 electrical installation and 2392 inspection and...
Got asked to look at some imported kit today:
Please tell me about Luminaries and if they have/ pose certain issues when undergoing testing ..
Lots of conflicting info out there eg some...
Fairly new to PAT Testing. Been qualified for a while but not done any!
Been asked to carry out all the PAT testing in the office of our company...
<br>First of all I'd like to say hello and that I am new here and if I have in anyway barged in or failed in site etiquette then please forgive my...
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During a PAT test at my Brothers hotel the other day, his twin induction portable hotplate failed its PAT test because the earth leakage test...
Here are some "issues" i've recently discovered during inspections/ testing.
These are by no means the worst.
Hi, ive just received my copy of COP4th Edition.
It says that insualtion resistance test 500V dc might harm I.T. equipment and to use...
A chance to find out about the implications of the IET Code at FREE 4th Edition Code of Practice Seminars from Seaward
£0.30p per test, no basic pay, hold 2377, provide and use own vehicle for their benefit (first 50 miles not paid -daily or weekly???), be at their...
hi guys i was just wondering if you wanted to start your own pat business what would you need,
pat tester
2377-12 (is that the right one?)...
Based in the model forms within Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, 3rd Edition.
If there any errors...
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Integral kitchen appliances such as dishwashers etc, what is the easiest way to test them? is there an easy way of getting to the plug or...
Does the increasing numbers of battery powered pat testers, which profess to perform all the tests required by the IEE Code of Practice, but do...
A client has informed me that they only want PAT done every two years from now on, now this is a big place with over 9000 items most of which are...
HiI have just test a couple of phone chargers in my house using a Kewtech KT71.When i have pressed the class 2 test it goes through it sequence...
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Is there any such thing to check power leads for IEC C14 female connector. i have founf the male version
IEC Male C14 to Figure of 8 Female...
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