What am I not doing?

[ezzzekiel]

was going to reply but lost interest

apart from incorrect terminology, i think you are carrying out correct procedure

 

[Pinto Baz]

Well done on spotting the terminological faux pas, but I think anyone that can spot a problem with not getting 0.14 has a pretty good idea what they are talking about.

As the readings are pretty well balanced, it would suggest that the L-N s have been correctly cross connected. The only reason I can think of for the higher than expected reading is a poor connection on one of the two temporary links. If the odd socket was higher that would suggest a spur for that, but the fact that it is lower is beyond me. I would try a insulation test at 250v to rule out connected load. (a pump motor capacitor can do funny things to test instruments) Before spending the rest of the day pulling the circuit apart. Best of luck!

 

[mickyh]

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Thanks again for all your replies. Tested the RFC again this morning and all was well. I either didn't zero my test leads or didn't connect the ends in a correct figure of eight! So much for working late to get the job finished !!!

 

[ezzzekiel]

very easy to make a mistake especially when day is dragging on, often a fresh pair of eyes or night off will help sole the issue