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    changing plugs during PAT tests

    Posted this in the main forum, just realised this forum was here... I have just completed a basic PAT test qaulification ( PAT Testing Course Training - PAT Training courses for Pat Testing in the UK ) this allows me to inspect, test and report. If however i find a plug that needs replacing...
  2. E

    Minor Works Certificate

    Hi All, Just want to run something by you, have been asked to complete a job which consists of like for like replacement of various lights fixtures and fittings. Basically they are replacing old lights with led and low energy etc. Client has requested a minor works cert on completion, this is...
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    Class 2 insulation tests

    Hi, I did C&G 2377 a couple of years ago and have only recently been asked by company to do some portable appliance testing for them. Now, I'm trying to remember how to test class 2 equipment. I've looked around the internet the best I can and haven't really found an answer. How I understand it...
  4. TaffyDuck

    British Gas Electrical Tests

    Yesterday I went out to a small block of flats to deal with a fault on part of the landlords supply and discuss fitting a fire alarm system. I pointed out to the landlord that the building as a whole, 4 flats and the communal area had never been tested and that he should consider having an EICR...
    • TaffyDuck
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    • aus british british gas electric electrical gas tests
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Australia
  5. Paul.M

    A question on PV testing

    Hello gents, I don't normally pop in here but I believe its the best place to ask a question on behalf of a friend. And it is a friend, I don't do PV. Q. My boss as told me not to waste time testing the DC side of PV installations, only the AC. My friend has not put his signature...
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    Question regarding PFC, Ze, and live polarity tests. Please help.

    When carrying out the tests: live polarity of the supply, Ze, and PFC on a TN-s single phase system, what happens to the double pole main switch? is it off or on? Many Thanks.
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    PAT HELP With Robin 5000 Earth Bond & Leakage Tests Please

    HI, please help I passed my C&G PAT testing more than a year ago and never used the training, it was a good idea at the time.... Anyway cutting a long story short, I have now started a PC shop selling used machines but I cannot remember how to PAT test ...properly..... I have bought a Robin...
  8. S

    testing neutral conductors

    Had another dispute with who i was working with today, with testing an new installation. Here goes I always thought that the proper testing sequence is R1+R2, continuity of bonding, insulation resistance. Then ze, then zs. rcd But the person i was working with today told me i should always...
    • Superspark23
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    • aus check conductors continuity first neutral order testing tests
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Help needed with 3 phase Ze

    Hey can anyone help, I've got a EICR (Periodic inspection) tomorrow and just been told its a 3 phase supply. Am i right in thinking i just do L1-N-E, L2-N-E and L3-N-E then take the highest reading, also is it the same to get PFC????
  10. K

    17th edition mock tests

    alright everyone passed my 17th edition yesterday so thank you to all who gave me the tips, i know we are going onto the green book in january but if anyone would like a load of mock tests with answers for the red book let me know and i,ll try to figure out how to get them on here from my...
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    RCD test button

    If an RCD passes the manual push button test, is this any indication that it will disconnect in the required time under actual fault conditions?
    • PB1
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    • aus before button disconnect fault rcd test tests
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    Two and Three Wire Testing ???

    Hi all, Im in the early stages of learning testing and was wanting to know if any of you could help me understand two lead / three lead testing. Why do you need a third lead for some tests, when other makes of meter can do the exact same test but with two leads?? I understand that the meter...
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    Breaker tripping

    Lads odd fault. Breaker trips 20 mins-1 hour after being switched back on. 32 amp ring, old wylex board with push fit circuit breaker. Wiring is a mess. Ring is for sockets. It has exterior lights, alarm, boiler , attic lights, pond pump and fountain - all from jb's in attic - thoughts...
    • highspark
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    • aus breaker circuit damage fault tests tripping
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Australia
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    Testing - SELV

    Something is confusing me somewhat: Can someone, in idiot terms :13:, please explain what tests are required on a SELV circuit. For example, a downlighter in a kitchen with a SELV transformer. It is something that I cannot get my head around. What connections are made on the circuit and...
  15. O

    8.5 Kw shower on 6mm tripping MCB

    Went to a job today where a lovely new bathroom has just been fitted upstairs with a new 8.5 Kw shower replacing a 7.2kw one. After a few minutes in the shower the MCB trips. The shower was fully turned up and when I asked the customer they said that they always ran it like this. On inspecting...
    • olsonn
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    • 6mm aus cable customer insulation mcb shower tests tripping
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Australia
  16. S

    Linuo - salt mist tests

    Anyone know of Linou has salt mist test certificates?????
  17. S

    Zeroing fluke 1653b tester help

    Hi all not sure if I'm zeroing my test instrument correctly as I've got different test results when carrying out my pefc an psc. What I've been doing when carrying out these tests is connecting all the 3 test leads together and holding zero however on the display it's stating 0.14 ohms...
  18. D

    continuity of final ring circuit conductors

    Hello, I am about to conduct my first initial verification and i have spent all weekend reviewing how to do the recommended tests. However I have a question regarding final ring circuit test. 1- is this only for a ring main circuit with outgoing line and incoming line? 2- if the answer is...
  19. S

    Fluke 1653B supply polarity

    I used my fluke for the first time today practicing on a test board I built up for 2391 paractical exam. I went through all the tests and got to the live tests. First test was supply polarity and I am getting a reversed L-N reading on the display. L-E read fine, N-E also reads fine...
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    Photon Lab Tests

    Hi Could anyone supply link to the latest Photon Lab tests have searched and only coming up with results for 2009 Regards Tjn300

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