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  1. M

    PAT Tester for Testing 110V tools and extension leads

    I've been asked a lot recently about testing 110V appliances, and the best PAT Testers to use. Most people seem to be using a battery powered tester (such as a Seaward PT100 or similar) with a home made adaptor - not ideal. I've just written an article covering the main points and I post the...
  2. J

    Megger test leads probes

    Im looking for the green lead for my megger 1552 if any one has a spare it will buy it from them any colour will do really as I can tape it with green yellow tape and stick the green croc clip I have on it any help greatly appreciated Cheers
  3. i=p/u

    finding the correct switch

    i was sent to tidy up the testing on friday, i.e fire alarm, and distribution circuits i forgot about etc. i was also told to test the new cu out on the jettys of a marina. i opened panels and asked for past test sheets etc and know one new where the mcb controlling the cu out on jettys was...
  4. L

    working out mft

    got myself a fluke 1653, been figuring out the functions and how it works etc, but am unsure on the pefc/pscc because its a 3 lead test, do i connect all 3 at the same time, when i done 2330 we used kewtech stuff which was 2 lead test, i want to be 100% sure before i try it out
  5. M

    Counterfeit BS1362 fuse?

    Had to replace double socket outlet today on a circuit I installed last year. This had a four way extension lead plugged into it, and that was pretty much overloaded with fan heaters and a printing machine. Whilst my customer was near to the socket, the printer just stopped, no power. They...
  6. G

    touch voltage

    Hi all, went out today for new leads for my mft and came back with a new Metrel,3002dl bargain however when reading the manual you can select the touch voltage for RCD tests,my old tester didn,t have this feature can anyone advise best touch voltage to set it at please?
  7. D

    Buying in Solar Leads

    Has anyone any experience in buying in leads? In particular web leads. I understand that they work as brokers, selling leads to multiple companies for you to compete against eachother. What costs are involved and are they worth it? What kind of conversion rate is normal? Any help would be...
  8. L

    fluke 1652

    i will be buying a mft soon and got my eye on the fluke 1652c. i know fluke has a good name, but is this a reliable piece of kit? cant afford to buy one if i gotta keep repairing it. thanks
  9. S

    Installing near to or over LPS down leads

    Hi All We have an installation where the panels are to be installed over or near to lightning protection down leads on a school roof. I have read the DTI guide and would like to get your thoughts on this as this is the first time we have had to deal with LPS systems. Thanks
  10. J

    Telesales For Solar PV

    As things are quiet now that the rush is over I was thinking on new ways to bring in business. Has anyone ever tried telesales for solar pv before? Have you had much success? I am currently trying to write a script without much success I might add as it not really my forte. Anyway I was...
  11. S

    rcbo fly leads

    quick question can u cut the neutral and earth fly leads of a rcbo when installing them into a distibuton board so you can make them look somthing? the curly neutral lead is a pain i want to straghten it and cut it to fit is this allowed?:banghead:
    • stumas
    • Thread
    • better leads length rcbo together
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia
  12. J

    Test leads

    My Megger MFT1553 test leads need to be replaced. Can anyone recommend any test leads out there that are: Compatible with this tester, and have a stronger clip, as my current ones just don't seem to clip well onto terminal bars and other items very well.
    • Jel
    • Thread
    • leads test
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  13. S

    Flying leads and the regulations.

    can anyone tell me where in the 17th edition it tells you in black and white that you do not need a flying lead attatched to metal back boxes from a socket.Also the same for a steel sink in a kitchen.I have been reading it all day and have a sore head.Thanks.
  14. S

    megger 1552

    how would i conduct a pscc test on my 1552 meter any ideas ?
  15. R

    Where to source IEC power leads?

    Can anyone recommend where to bulk buy (25+) IEC leads? And what kind of price to expect to have to pay? This is for replacement leads to offer customers if/when their computer power leads fail PAT tests.
  16. D

    3 Fluke testers, different results?

    testing an installation(that we have just finished) where the client want to choose a few circuits and check it against the test sheets, Now the circuits are 3- 240mm single core cables in parrallel (24 in total in a data centre) I have tested r1+r2 with 3 different fluke multi function testers...
  17. M

    mft 1720 test leads dont fit!

    Hi i just bought a megger mft1720 and i noticed it has different leads, when you take the gs38 probes off the end your left with the 'plug in type' but it doesnt fit into my socket and see adaptor. It goes in but doesnt make a connection?! It looks like it wont go in far enough because it has a...
  18. telectrix

    local traders

    anyone heard of them? basically, got a cold call today, they pass you leads. membership fee is £115+vat for 6 months, but all leads are passed free. , another lead generation parasite, or worth a flutter? don't think i'll bother, especially as he said " i'm looking to sign someone up TODAY.
  19. H

    PAT test code-of-practice max lenght of extension leads?why only 1.5,2.5mm leads

    Hi In the COP is recommends the max length of a (13amp) 1.5mm lead is 15m & 2.5mm lead is 25m without RCD protection , this is not based on volt drop because you can squeeze 20m out of a 1.5mm lead with a 16amp commando plug fitted & 37m out of a 2.5mm lead with a 16amp commando plug fitted ...
  20. N

    Testing 415V Extension Cables

    Hi all, does anyone know if there is anyone who makes / supplies IEC cable assemblies for 32A 415V extension cables - if not - how can I test them on Europa Plus PAT Tester? thanks in advance

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