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    Microwaves and kettles all failed Class 1 test

    HI guys, new to PAT testing and here. I recently completed an online course in order to carry out PAT tests annually in 10 rented houses. Unfortunately all the microwaves and kettles in each property failed Class 1 testing. I am using a Martindale HPAT 400 tester and am obviously doing something...
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    Time needed to test consumer unit circuits?

    Hello, how much time is needed to test consumer unit circuits before re-connection to the mains? Is each circuit a 5 or 10 minute job?
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    Fluke 1662. Earth spike test

    Hi all. First post. Earth rod question. All work I've done, as a recently qualified DEI has been on tncs. Have a new job with TT. Old earth rod is buried under concrete steps. So I have installed additional visible 2 m rod and run new 10mm earthing conductor. I have a fluke 1662 and recently...
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    Shorted a cord (cut i didnt know about) thought i blew a fuse, (tl3

    Shorted cord (unknown cut) thought it was a fuse. All fuses, TL30 and main fuses test ok on multimeter. What else could it be?
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    SECTT TEST STUDYING?

    I'm thinking about taking the SECTT Test but I'm not sure what to study can you guys help me out, If you did a college course was there a disk you used to study or any study books? Did you buy your own, if so please let me know what you used. Many Thanks.
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    Test Probe recommendations

    Hi, I've come across an unexpected problem. I've started to use the newer slimline wago 221 connectors, and when I came to do my continuity tests I found my kewtech test probes are too short to reach all the way inside the test port on the connectors. My KT63 is getting on a bit and I believe...
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    how to Refer Main RCD in test results

    Hi, if I have a DB that has a main switch and then a seperate 63A RCD that protects number of single circuits . how do i include that RCD in the schedule of test results? and should i include its test results for each circuit test results ? Many thanks
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    Testing sheet explaining test procedure for am2!

    I had people reply to a old thread and the attachments disappeared so thought I’d post these sheets that helped me a couple years ago the two pieces of paper explaining tests top to bottom simple but worked for me still got them in me van? Attachment pics
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    Am2 test result wait time?

    Hi guys. Hope everyone is keeping well in this strange time. Completed my am2 on Wednesday and waiting to get my results. Firstly my assessor said I was competent and his words were ‘I’d let you wire my house’ which filled me with confidence. Then when I asked for any more feedback he said I...
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    EICR test

    Hi, My friend has just had EICR test done on 3 bedroom house. 5 year old house. The house failed on - bathroom light under 2.25m inside bathroom zone with inadequate ingress protection. The cost for the assessment was £180. I am qualified in NVQ 3, HNC in Electrical Engineering. 17th...
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    Solar Panels Underperforming Solar Panel Test

    Hi There, I hope everyone is good :) I'm a newbie on this forum. I need a help for my solar panel study case. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SAbb5BkIAqL2uNE37mO7jZFWJxZDYDQk/view?usp=sharing This link contains data for a site which is performing at about 77 % for September 2014. Try...
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    Test for insulation damage

    Hi, A rat has chewed through some insulation on a circuit in my house. The cable will obviously need replaced but I can't identify we're along the circuit the insulation has been damaged. Is there anyway to test for this?
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    which is more accurate testing, unplugging an injector's connector to test voltage or back probing while the circuit is activated?

    The injectors are receiving voltage and are clicking (audible test), the resistance is amazingly consistent among all 4 (13.8 ohms each). Continuity is excellent. When I unplug the connectors, turn the circuit on (without starting the car-ignition on) and DMM - probe to one terminal and DMM +...
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    Low Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors

    Hi Everyone Just a question bothering me as you cannot do Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors as they can become damaged so obviously smoke detectors are sensitive but they are also installed on lighting circuit so if perform low insulation resistance test 250V between Live and...
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    One socket down on ring - test identification

    Hey all, Training to be an electrician and trying to get my head around testing. If a socket was to have no voltage but all other sockets on the ring work, what example reading would I get to show it is in fact a fault on the ring? Would it be as simple as when I do my ‘little rs’ the tester...
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    RCD Test Failing

    RCD test failing on a single outdoor double socket radial circuit (55.8ms on X5). All other tests ok (IR, R1+R2, ZS). Functional test of RCBO ok. Tried circuit on another RCBO and test still fails so not the RCBO. Am I missing something obvious? Thanks
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    Sub Main Zdb Test

    Hi, this is my first post here. I have a 3 phase board with a 40amp circuit breaker supplying a single phase board to a small office. I understand that with the 3 phase board how to get the Ze thats not an issue. How do I test to get my Zs (Zdb) for the single phase board? Do I link the L&E...
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    ZE Test Question

    Newbie testing question: Two consumer units in same location. Tails approximately 2 metres. MET bar next to meter in another room. Bonding attached to main consumer unit. Where should I remove the earth from, consumer unit or MET? If MET, use a wander lead? My thoughts are to disconnect earth...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Signing test cert

    Hi guys, I have my 2391 qualification, but I don’t have my 18th edition. My employer is trying to get me to sign the cert. Can I still sign off a new instillation test certificates without having 18th edition? cheers
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    Ring Final Test - Neutral >19.99kOhms

    Just checking, what I think I already believe. Doing a pre-install test of some outdoor sockets on a ring final. So far, confirmed bonding, incoming polarity, Ze and Pfc and RCD Test on circuit, everything fine and within regs. However on testing Ring Final, Line came out fine (0.7), Neutral...

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