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What voltage was your MFT showing at a load point after you'd tripped the RCD?
Think he just pushed the test button, probably don't own a MFT
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What voltage was your MFT showing at a load point after you'd tripped the RCD?
i like to think they show potential, potential to injure yourself or generally make yourself look like a --- waving a stick with a flashing red beacon like some crazed harry potter fanUse a multimeter/ MFT rather than a voltstick to confirm what voltage is where. Voltsticks are useful but only give an indication and can be easily confused by capacitive coupling / induced voltages.
E: and again we have proof that great minds think alike, although Tel types faster
Think he just pushed the test button, probably don't own a MFT
All,
I have to say, (with a few exceptions) you come across as a **** taking bunch of smart arses. You all use volt sticks, you are telling lies if you say you don't. I never said that I rely on this method to confirm voltage. It was an observation and wanted to ask other people.
With-in a few replys this forum has 'Assumed' I don't know what im doing.
I future I will think twice before I post. Ouch!
PS: Many thanks to those who offered sensible responses.
In which case you should use the "thanks" button so we can see which ones you appreciate!
All,
I have to say, (with a few exceptions) you come across as a **** taking bunch of smart arses. You all use volt sticks, you are telling lies if you say you don't. I never said that I rely on this method to confirm voltage. It was an observation and wanted to ask other people.
With-in a few replys this forum has 'Assumed' I don't know what im doing.
I future I will think twice before I post. Ouch!
PS: Many thanks to those who offered sensible responses.
This can be overcome by using your finger on the end of the voltstick and slightly separating the cables as you scan.Yes, I agree that voltstick is not a 100% guarantee, I will test what voltage is present when I go back to finish the job, just had never noticed this before.
Cable bunching can confuse a voltstick,
however, the RCD (to my understanding) should break the power on both live and neutral. So there should be no current available to detect on the load side of the spur and bathroom circuits.
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