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When doing an IR test I appreciate that there should be nothing connected - all bulbs removed etc - but what about fluorescent lights - I remove the tube will the IR test damage the starter \ other controls - should I actually be disconnecting the fitting?

Would also appreciate an answer to ... if I cannot disconnect everything on a ring main IR test - I can connect L - N and test to the CPC - does this do any damage to control circuits?

Thanks
 
When doing an IR test I appreciate that there should be nothing connected - all bulbs removed etc - but what about fluorescent lights - I remove the tube will the IR test damage the starter \ other controls - should I actually be disconnecting the fitting? Yes.

Would also appreciate an answer to ... if I cannot disconnect everything on a ring main IR test - I can connect L - N and test to the CPC - does this do any damage to control circuits? 612.3.2

Thanks

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