Kewtech Lightmate Testing Adaptor Kit

[Robert Turnbull]

I'd recommend kewtech jump leads.

Simply to croc crips with about 3" on cable between them. Makes linking cables for r1+r2 easy and link earth bar to busbar for radials.

 

[Guest111]

I'd recommend kewtech jump leads.

Simply to croc crips with about 3" on cable between them. Makes linking cables for r1+r2 easy and link earth bar to busbar for radials.

for the price they charge I'd recommend making your own.

 

[Geordie Spark]

£7-99 for ten from Maplin does exactly the same job. 370mm Quick Hook Up Test Cable | Maplin

 

[Robert Turnbull]

True, time is money though lol but yes making your own would be a cheaper option...

On that note I've just been shown adaptors to change from Es/bc/gu10 etc... Couple of quid each to on theory you only need one light mate

 

[davesparks]

Light mates come as a set so you get them all at once, plus adding extra connections in to test leads is a bad idea as it introduces more resistance

 

[Silly Sausage]

Light mates come as a set so you get them all at once, plus adding extra connections in to test leads is a bad idea as it introduces more resistance

Don't your instruments have a 'Zero' facility?

 

[shanky887614]

Light mates come as a set so you get them all at once, plus adding extra connections in to test leads is a bad idea as it introduces more resistance

my only gripe with the kits is simple.

no earth connection available so you will have to take it down for zs anyway

 

[HandySparks]

my only gripe with the kits is simple.

no earth connection available so you will have to take it down for zs anyway

Unless it's a class 1 metal fitting.

 

[davesparks]

Don't your instruments have a 'Zero' facility?

Yes of course they do, but they don't have a facility to constantly monitor the changes in resistance due to every tiny movement in a stack of adaptors between the meter terminals and the item under test.

 

[HandySparks]

for the price they charge I'd recommend making your own.

At least then you can use some decent croc clips. The insulating covers on the Kewtech ones just slide off the clips and down the wires.

 

[davesparks]

my only gripe with the kits is simple.

no earth connection available so you will have to take it down for zs anyway

How on earth can that be a gripe with them, the lampholders only have L and N at them so theres no way they could have added and earth connection to them!

for teh vast majority of light fittings they are fine, even when youve taken the pendant cap off or a class 2 fitting apart you still have to hold 3 leads firmly in place and push a button on the tester unless you use a lightmate.

 

[Richard Burns]

True, time is money though lol but yes making your own would be a cheaper option...

On that note I've just been shown adaptors to change from Es/bc/gu10 etc... Couple of quid each to on theory you only need one light mate

That is what I have, cos I is cheap!

 

[amlu]

if you need any testing leads then have a look on cpc or rapid or rs, get some hirschmann 4mm fully insulated 4mm test connectors and proper flexible silicone test wire and assemble your own. would not buy those 7.99 maplin crocodiles in poundland for a pound...

 

[amlu]

lightmates - what are they for? you cant test R1+R2 or Ze with them? no earth at the end of pendant drops...

 

[HandySparks]

lightmates - what are they for? you cant test R1+R2 or Ze with them? no earth at the end of pendant drops...

See post 48. Plus it saves having to hold 3 probes on a ceiling rose.

 

[davesparks]

lightmates - what are they for? you cant test R1+R2 or Ze with them? no earth at the end of pendant drops...

They are for making a reliable connection to the live and neutral at light fittings, leaving you two hands free to make a reliable earth connection and operate the tester.
Also they make testing the polarity of ES lamp holders a little easier as you aren't trying to hold a probe on the centre sprung contact.

Also quite useful for fault finding and safe isolation without taking light fittings down.

 

[Octopus]

They are for making a reliable connection to the live and neutral at light fittings, leaving you two hands free to make a reliable earth connection and operate the tester.
Also they make testing the polarity of ES lamp holders a little easier as you aren't trying to hold a probe on the centre sprung contact.

Also quite useful for fault finding and safe isolation without taking light fittings down.

I'd say a MUST HAVE for anyone doing domestic installs, CU changes and EICR's

 

[uksparks]

I use my ones all the time, invaluable.

 

[Jurassic Sparks]

I got a set and love them
but then being 300 years old with shakey hands it makes life easier
however I noticed several people quoted Ebay
check the prices in the local wholesalers, I bought them for muchless than advertised on ebay
it seems to be set up for the cant be bothered to get of the arse merchants and is not always cheaper
I was looking for a cordless SDS drill bought it for 200 pounds less than eblag BEST price from a local tool specialist
I have even seen secondhand stuff on eblag for more money than new, adn I think some sellers are listing stuff they dont own, adn then when its sold going and purchasing and adding a mark up
it used to be called capitalism i think
right I am off to take my pill and rub polish on my bull whip !

 

[shanky887614]

I got a set and love them
but then being 300 years old with shakey hands it makes life easier
however I noticed several people quoted Ebay
check the prices in the local wholesalers, I bought them for muchless than advertised on ebay
it seems to be set up for the cant be bothered to get of the arse merchants and is not always cheaper
I was looking for a cordless SDS drill bought it for 200 pounds less than eblag BEST price from a local tool specialist
I have even seen secondhand stuff on eblag for more money than new, adn I think some sellers are listing stuff they dont own, adn then when its sold going and purchasing and adding a mark up
it used to be called capitalism i think
right I am off to take my pill and rub polish on my bull whip !

your right there mate.

ill be honest i have got some of my gear at not much more than suppliers price.

even the computer system didnt like it. the directors up ahead said i can have it cheap so