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    Testing extension to LED Lighting circuit

    I have an existing lighting radial that ends with 3 x LED downlights which are all 230VAC integral units (cannot remove bulbs). I'm extending this by another 3 lights so I'm picking up the supply from the 3rd light and daisy chaining them up using a wago light junction box. So how do I test...
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    IR testing issues

    Hi people. I did an IR test at a domestic property this week and I have a question that has probably been asked 1000 times, so I apologise in advance. On the RFC I bunched together L&N toegther and measured against the common earth bar and got 0.01Mohms. I couldn't see any surge protected...
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    Washing Machine Motor Tacho Testing

    Hello all Just looking at a Samsung EcoBubble washing machine that's fairly new and been an issue for some time apparently. It's in the sister-in-law's garage. She says she's had the Samsung guy out to it 3 times under warranty and it still doesn't work. She has no idea what was done to it...
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    Is it ok to do insulation resistance test on RCBO at 500v?

    I know you are not supposed to do a insulation test on circuits that are protected by an RCD at 500v because it may damage the electronic components inside the RCD so that's why you switch the RCD off before you test the individual circuits, however, what if the circuits are all protected by...
    • David345
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    • dead test domestic testing fault finding insulation insulation resistance insulation resistance test insulation resistance testing ir test live test rcbo resistance test test and inspect testers testing testing and commisioning
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Electrical testing

    I am just looking for a second opinion on a condition report I have had done on a rental property I have. I had a report done as to check the condition of the electrics and have been told that on the lighting and sockets there is no continuity of conductors yet the certificate has been completed...
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    Am2 inspection and testing I need advice in insulation testing if anyone knows how it's done correctly please?

    Am2 inspection and testing?
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    Continuity testing with Fluke 1663

    Hi all, I was testing a domestic premises In Ireland during the week for Continuity, pre-connection. usong the Fluke 1663 megger, I had a small issue during the day related to the mA setting on f4. During continuity testing you can set to 10mA or 250mA. My question is which is the correct...
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    Testing and Inspection Over Current Protection

    Hi. Silly Question, as a tester / inspector of an installation. How do i confirm that overload protection is satisfied for an existing circuit, or is it just assumed as long as Coordination (p89 18th Regs) is satisfied and the protective devices is of a EN BS device? Practically, how do i...
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme Starting up testing and inspection

    I am a new buisness,I have my full testing and inspection certs all my electrical certs .what do I need to do now so I can issue certification legally
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    Portable Appliance Testing with a Metrel MFT

    Hi, I am using my Metrel MI 3152 xc Eurotest MFT along with the Kewtech PAT adaptor plug and even after nulling the leads I am getting higher than the minimum 0.1 ohms when doing a class 1 earth bond test. Kettles and toasters are sometimes 0.46 ohms. Can anyone offer any advice on this please...
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    UK Three phase (No neutral ) EFLI testing on an RCBO

    Hi I have a MFT1553 Mega tester. Is there a feature on the tester to test 3phase RCBOs when there’s no neutral present? Pretty sure mot. Was wondering if i could temporarily connect a neutral on a Wander lead and use the three wire test method? Thanks John
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    Testing new poll

    Testing new poll
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    Testing question

    Testing
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    Testing article system

    Testing article system out.
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    Testing bus bars

    Good morning everyone, Is testing bus bars part of fixed wiring test? if yes, how do we test them? for example, shall we check the connections on both sides? continuity test or torque test,..etc? ( in my project, it is running from LV panel to floor main DB)
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    IR testing on power cables

    Good morning, to carry out IR testing for armoured power cables in man panels ( pls see below image), do you remove the cable from circuit breakers on both ends or we can test them as it is?( by putting the probes on the cable lug or circuit breaker screw, depends the type of connection)
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    Medical Equipment Testing????

    Hi I was at a hospital testing and the blood pressure machine only has a AC adapter and iec lead , so why cant you just use a seaward 500 to pat test , why do you need to be medical pat machine? also same for Bed unit , you can get a class 1 test off it , and some are class 2 but both can...
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    NVQ AND TESTING CERTIFICATE

    I have the following qualifications, C&G 2365 Level 3 and 17th Edition completed in July 2014. I have worked in installations for the last six years and had all work signed off by my boss. I would like to think about going for the C&G testing certificate 2391-52. Little unclear about what I...
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    Rcd testing

    hi guys just looking for some advice. Trying to test an a type 100a rcd type a with a megger 1552 and testing on ac the tests pass but on switching to dc on x5 tests it is saying it is over 40ms. Am I missing something? Or would it be a raulty rcd?
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    I Need Work Charity requires premises inspection/certification in Alconbury, Huntindonshire

    A charity I assist requires an inspection, test and certification of the fixed wiring in its recently refurbished premises on the old Alconbury Airfield site in Huntingdonshire. There is a new 3 phase main switch and distribution board into which mostly existing circuits have been connected, and...
    • BrianHJR
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    • certification charity inspection inspection and testing premises quotation quote requires testing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs

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