voltage tester

[Sonia Norman]

Hi

I am probably going to sound stupid asking this question but here goes. I have just bought a new LAP voltage tester. when testing my plug sockets using a socket test connector I am getting a reading of .410V. Now this is where I will probably sound stupid but I was expecting around the 230V as is the voltage provided in uk houses. Can someone put me right please.

sonia

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hi

I am probably going to sound stupid asking this question but here goes. I have just bought a new LAP voltage tester. when testing my plug sockets using a socket test connector I am getting a reading of .410V. Now this is where I will probably sound stupid but I was expecting around the 230V as is the voltage provided in uk houses. Can someone put me right please.sonia

this is probably your problem lol.

 

[Sonia Norman]

Is that my stupidity or the lap is crap. I have a megger multi meter. I literally just wanted the voltage tester for completing safe isolation but the readings have thrown me.

 

[SJD]

For safe isolation, you want an "Approved Voltage Indicator", plus (ideally) a Proving Unit.

 

[Sonia Norman]

According to GS38 this equipment meets the requirement. I need it for monday, screwfix is the easiest place for me to go. Would you recommend I just upgrade to the kewtech voltage tester.

 

[Sonia Norman]

why is it crap? you isolate and then using a voltage indicator carry out the 10 point check.

 

[Sonia Norman]

all i was doing was making sure it worked before hand

 

[shanky887614]

why is it crap? you isolate and then using a voltage indicator carry out the 10 point check.

that isnt a voltage indicator its a voltage tester.

gs38 covers the leads mate.

get a martindale indicator they go on forever and are reliable

a lot of lap gear is crap

 

[Guest77]

For safe isolation, you want an "Approved Voltage Indicator", plus (ideally) a Proving Unit.

A voltage indicator will prove voltage is or is not present, safe isolation is achieved by competance as well as testing equipment.

 

[davesparks]

.410V ? That's a pretty high resoloution for a cheap voltage tester!

 

[Sonia Norman]

I wanted to be sure that the voltage meter was working correctly. I will be going to get a proving unit before monday, lesson learnt.

 

[shanky887614]

A voltage indicator will prove voltage is or is not present, safe isolation is achieved by competance as well as testing equipment.

he needs a lock off kit as well if he is ttrying to prove safe isolation or he will be laughed off site.

 

[Sonia Norman]

A voltage indicator will prove voltage is or is not present, safe isolation is achieved by competance as well as testing equipment.

Yes and it proved voltage was present I was just confused by the reading. It was not what I expected.

 

[Guest77]

he needs a lock off kit as well if he is ttrying to prove safe isolation or he will be laughed off site.

Yes quite true, very true. by the way it is trying not ttrying :biggrin:

 

[telectrix]

nit picker!

 

[Octopus]

What is happening on Monday???????????

 

[Sonia Norman]

that isnt a voltage indicator its a voltage tester.

gs38 covers the leads mate.

get a martindale indicator they go on forever and are reliable

a lot of lap gear is crap

Thank you for that. I will go with your advice. We used fluke in training another lesson learnt, no good buying cheap crap. Everything is just costing so much but I know it'll be worth the expenditure in the end.

 

[shanky887614]

Yes and it proved voltage was present I was just confused by the reading. It was not what I expected.

induced voltage chuck if its 0.444 volts thats why you want a drummold test lamp or equivalent to prove dead because induced voltage doesn't affect them.

i would recommend you apply for the trainie section where they will offer yiu plenty of advice

 

[telectrix]

Yes quite true, very true. by the way it is trying not ttrying :biggrin:

how many ppppp's in pppppppppeppppperrrr.?

 

[Sonia Norman]

He is a she! I have lock off kit, I have a Megger1760, I have all my regs and all my qualifications. But yes I am a newbie.