repair

  1. Tuttle

    Megger 1710 Warranty Repair - how long will I be without my MFT?

    Tried to get my Megger 1710 calibrated last week, only a year old and apparently it's faulty :bigcry: The 100mA RCD test won't trip, the calibration guys have sent it back to Megger for repair under Warranty, but they didn't know how long it will take. Anyone had a Warranty repair on a Megger...
  2. static zap

    White Goods repair forum -- for a retired engineer type

    Please does anyone have any suggestions of usefull / helpfull Repair forums For an Electrically - Electronically capable DIY Fixer to extend the lives of OLD well made appliances (I realize that buying new will be easier / cheaper ) I wish to feel the thrill of success ,no time-limits ! No...
  3. D

    Anyone know a reputable tv repair man in ruislip/middlesex area?

    Shot in the dark but thought i'd ask the question. I need someone to repair my plasma tv and dont know where to take it. If anyone can recommend somewhere then that would be appreciated! thanks.
  4. UKMeterman

    Testing of 12VDC power supplies after repair

    Hi, If I repair say a 12VDC SELV floating mains power supply in a metal class 1 box what tests should be applied after a repair. I am thinking earthbond 100mA or 25A and IR test L+N to E with output also connected to E. What voltage should be used for the IR tests LN to E 500V DC or 1.4kV AC...
  5. i=p/u

    tool repair

    hey, hi, yo... i have a hitachi H45MR hammer drill, and when i pull trigger the fuse pops so obviously shorting out... any fault finding techniques guys, ? the person that gave to me said needs new carbon brushes, but hes a plumber.. is there any good repair shops i could consider sending...
  6. D

    Zoning and other trades ......!!!!!

    :sad3::sad3::sad3::sad3:..... crap morning but saved by been prepared, was pad-sawing out a socket box in dot and dab about 1m from a window with a radiator under it, then psssssssssssssss water squirting out, was hot so isolated boiler to drop pressure and bashed out a large section of wall...
  7. L

    Fluke query

    got a fluke 1653 with "err 1" when turned on does anyone know whether this can be rectified at a reasonable cost or is that good night vienna ???
  8. W

    Does CIS apply to maintenance and repair work?

    Just after a bit of advice... The majority of my work is domestic, contracted directly with the householder (no need for CIS). I also have a fair amount of work from buy-to-let landlords (again, no need for CIS) As I didn't think I would be involved in new-build work, I didn't register...
  9. A

    Lightning conductor repair on a Church

    Its beyond my scope, so do ant of you fellas know who does such work in East Kent? A 10metre section of bare stranded copper has been nicked, this heads off into the heavens directly to the spire & its a long long way up.
  10. M

    megger mft1730

    hi i priced a mft1730 today and the wholsaler said that theyre having problems with them and to buy somthing else? has anybody heard about this? cheers mike
  11. S

    To change or repair my van

    Hi all i currently own my Vauxhall Combo but it really needs some work. I have been thinking of changing up to a Vivaro so that I can carry more / access it easier. To do this would mean leasing / loan My question is for those that ave changed from a small van to a larger one Did it help your...
  12. telectrix

    megger repair

    as title. does anyone know of a good repairer for my 1552. it's fine on all ranges (calibrated), except for continuity, where it reads incorrectly and erratically. e.g . on a 1.0 ohm resistor, it will read anything from 1.3 to 1.7. it's not anything to do with nulling the leads or the leads...
  13. K

    Repair Question

    I was replacing the circular element on my beko fan oven and noticed the element sticks out at an angle from the back of the oven when i replaced it. Now it will touch the metal plate that covers the element. I cant find any pertinant info about this problem so im posting here to find some kind...
  14. G

    AAAAGGGHHHH!!! Blown up my meter! Can anyone repair it?

    Did a daft thing last week, i connected my Di-log 9083p multifunction meter to a live circuit and turned the knob to continuity instead of earth loop- sure enough the screen said "FUSE" and i had blown the internal fuse. Trouble is- i get paid per test and this was early in the day, so i bridged...
  15. G

    Underfloor Heating Repair or repair kit?

    Hi Folks, I've had a quick search for a thread on this but there are so many queries on UFH. I've been asked to repair some UFH where a carpenter has sliced through it with his stanley knife. I've never worked with UFH before but what i have been told is that this stuff is called elements e...
  16. C

    Repair of Test Equipment

    Hi all, I'm having difficulty trying to find some one local to repair a bad connection on my Megger 1552 multi-tested. Can anyone recommend a reliable firm in or near the Coventry area. C J
  17. C

    Cheap(ish) calibration and repair

    Have to get my Megger 1552 Calibrated and a reapir to the cable connections. When set to Ohms it seems intermittent on whether it reads open/closed circuit. Took it to wholesalers who quoted £70 Calibration + £130ish for repair + VAT... So for a spend of £250 Tops would I be better at looking...
  18. S

    What should trip RCD or MCB

    Hi Guys i am wondering whether you could clear something up for me,in the event of a line neutral short circuit on a lawn mower cable should the rcd or mcb for that circuit trip? Basically got a dead short on a very poor attempt on repair on a severed lawnmower cable,the mcb tripped at the DB...
  19. L

    What factors would favour repair rather the replacement of a motor in a machine tool

    What factors would favour repair rather the replacement of a motor in a machine tool? · Loss of production · The cost, generally cheaper to repair larger motors then replace
  20. G

    fluke 1653 repair

    hi just wondering if any body has any ideas on where the best place to get my 1653 repaired i belive the personb i lent it to blew the motherboard

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