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Hi, 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...
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Performing the PAT inspection on some science equipment and I have found some items that were passed by the previous company that performed it...
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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...
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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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Hi, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I have recently completed a rewire as part of a complete back to brick renovation in a pretty standard domestic property. Upon carrying out...
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When carrying out insulation resistance testing on old style rcbos (hager) I understand you are supposed to disconnect both line and neutral...
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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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Hi lads, 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...
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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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Good evening Was wondering when testing for.insulation resistance and there is vulnerable equipment in circuit but unable to disconnect, I...
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The IET have posted a Draft for Public Comment of the forthcoming 5th Edition of the Code of Practice - LINK
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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...
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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...
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Saw videos on YouTube showing MFT's and DMM's used for testing equipment. Would these produce valid results considering the complicated array of...
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I am allowed to pat testing? With pat testing certificates,17th editions,city and guild 2330 electrical installation and 2392 inspection and...
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Got asked to look at some imported kit today:
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Please tell me about Luminaries and if they have/ pose certain issues when undergoing testing .. Lots of conflicting info out there eg some...
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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...
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Is there any IOS apps about PAT testing?
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<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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Hi. 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...
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Here are some "issues" i've recently discovered during inspections/ testing. These are by no means the worst.
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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...
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A chance to find out about the implications of the IET Code at FREE 4th Edition Code of Practice Seminars from Seaward
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£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...
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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?)...
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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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How much are you folks paying for pl insurance, renewal £84 for 1m.
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Hi all 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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Hi 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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