Level 3 Testing. Is this right?

[Adam W]

well that was naughty of him Adam....3 lead tests....i`m assuming thats a Ze...why not a croc on the earth bar....or if a Zs on a batten/pendant..then a croc on the earth box....then 1 hand to control the prods...the other to press `test`...only thing is though is just as you are about to test...then the bloody croc pings of the earth bar/box...lol....a real pain in`t arse is that...thats why i use a lightmate for Zs now with a prod on the earth...much better..faster n all....

Actually it may have been the R1+R2 on the 3ph socket - one hand to hold the leads, one hand to hold the starter open and a 3rd hand to push the button.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Don't worry too much about the key, just assume it goes in the pocket and your assessor can ask you to put it anywhere they like.

They do go missing if they stay on your person.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Actually it may have been the R1+R2 on the 3ph socket - one hand to hold the leads, one hand to hold the starter open and a 3rd hand to push the button.

well the guy i did the 2391 with had a breakout box for that 3ph socket those rigs have...so i guess i had a slight advantage there Adam....point taken mate...

 

[Guest55]

Fluke god bless them provide a remote probe with the test button on the red probe - worth its weight in gold for fiddly 2 handed testing.

 

[Adam W]

Fluke god bless them provide a remote probe with the test button on the red probe - worth its weight in gold for fiddly 2 handed testing.

Yes. Unfortunately colleges tend to use separate testers. We had Kewtech and Robin testers.

 

[mhar]

For my 302 we were not allowed to do live Zs tests. My assessor maintained that it was against the Electricity at Work regulations in that we were putting ourselves at risk by unnecessarily working live as there was an alternative method (calculation) available. I argued that a Zs measurement was necessary as it would confirm that I had reconnected the main earthing conductor after doing the Ze and that all conductors had been reconnected properly (no high resistance joints) after bypassing neons etc on the ir tests. He wouldn't have it but liked the fact that I was demonstrating knowledge!!