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  1. S

    SWA Testing cpc continuity!

    Hello just wondering if anyone could help me! I have to test a circuit tomorrow wired in SWA that is using its armoring as its earth, To carry out the R1+R2 test how would i eliminate any parallel paths? Surely the only real way to do this would be to remove the cable from the side of the metal...
  2. R

    lighting continuity

    how can I have no continuity in my live wire in my lighting circuit yet my lights still work
  3. rich.250

    Fluke 1651b

    Hi all, My fluke tester has just started giving funny readings on continuity I.e 72 ohms for open circuit. I've checked it on my check box and they are all out apart from zero.... Just wondered if anyone else has had this problem?? Looks like ill be sending it off tomorrow lol Thank in advance Rich
  4. Midwest

    What tests do you carry out for a Minor Works Certificate

    I've been reading here & elsewhere about issuing a MWC for accessory replacements, and the merits of. Me personally I agree with issuing a MWC for a like for like replacement of a socket outlet for example.However, my MWC requires results for essential tests: 1) R1+R2 or R2. 2) Insulation...
  5. C

    RCD tripping Continuity test

    Hi, am doing a continuity test on living room light, downstairs MCB off, last light in circuit, incoming to light disconnected, disconnect switch twin and earth, cross connected Earth and neutral in switch, did a continuity test at light and the RCD trips. Any help appreciated, only thing I...
    • coatesykid
    • Thread
    • cable connected continuity earth rcd rcd tripping still switch test tripping
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    fluke 1652 multifunction tester

    Hi, quick question, Do the test leads need to be nulled for ze & pfc. I have been told they don't as there resistance is negligible. Cheers
    • soulman
    • Thread
    • continuity fluke leads multifunction multifunction tester tester tests
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. G

    Confusion on earth potential and continuity in bathrooms

    Hi, I'm new to the forums so am not sure if this is the right section for these questions, but it appears to be a good area to place them. I'm pretty new to learning about electrical installation, and as i go along, i realise there's still some gaps in my understanding which I can't seem to...
  8. K

    Continuity of CPC at Ceiling Rose

    Had to leave a job early tonight, so couldn't resolve what should be a simple issue, but now it's buzzing round my brain. I have 5 ceiling rose's and pendants in a good old loop system. All 1 Way. I have good continuity readings at rose numbers 1,2,3 and 5. I have good continuity...
    • KingKenny
    • Thread
    • ceiling connection continuity cpc issue reading rose switch
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Earth Continuity on Kettle

    Hi Again Can anyone tell me how i can do an earth test on a kettle with no element in side and nothing to clip test lead to please? I cant leave it out, can i? thanks
  10. Dean Williams

    Lightning protection continuity test

    Hi i'm going to test some lightning protection tomorrow following on from some extra tape we installed. Im competant with testing the electrodes with the fall of potential method etc. what im unsure about is the continuity testing, there are 15 down conductors, and i read on here that, using a...
  11. B

    Ring continuity test results. Help please.

    I'm rather new to testing and interpreting results. Did a test two weeks ago on a new ring installed then with continuity results L-L 0.37, N-N 0.36, E-E 0.60 and L- E 0.25. All good. Tested it today and got results L-L 0.17, N-N 0.17, E-E 0.39, L-E 0.05. Not good. I'm testing it again tomorrow...
    • Bennewman
    • Thread
    • continuity help please please results ring test
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. K

    Who need cpc continuity?

    Was helping a fiend to change some socket outlets, standard white to brushed steel in her kitchen. She only had the house re wired 2 years ago - got the part P paperwork. This is what we found behind one socket. WTF was the bloke thinking?? Also obviously doesn't bother with grommets. I also...
  13. S

    Continuity of Final Ring circuit

    Hello chaps and chapettes, Continuity of final ring circuit I measured: L-L = 1.45 E-E = 0.8 but measuring N-N I got 108.8....???!!!!!! Any ideas..? Or are those readings good in my limited experience and consequently I'm an idiot. A out of date Cadbury's cream egg for the most sarcastic...
  14. M

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Ring final continuity readings and Elecsa assessment looming...

    Hi I have my Elecsa assessment in under two weeks and ive never felt so stressed in my life! I've changed my C.U. to use as my job as i thought it would be easier but im really struggling with the testing especially on the downstairs ring final sockets. Ive done end to ends and got Line 0.61ohms...
  15. P

    Testing fixed appliances

    Hi all, i've been asked to test a number of fixed appliances in a flat and haven't has any experience with these yet. I'm wondering do I just disconnect them from the wall and using my fluke 1651 multi meter do insulation and continuity tests at the flex going into the appliance or would you...
  16. H

    RS switch mode power supply

    Hi Guys, Has anyone come across this SMPS from RS, 445-107. Blurb says its class 1, because it has an earth pin. I cannot get a circuit from the earth pin to the '-' of the output. I have sent RS a question about this but have not had a reply. Must fail it as a class 1 appliance.
  17. J

    Please Help ! Ring fault finding

    Practicing for my 2395 C&G on a friends house tester KT63 6 month old he has 3 ring finals for sockets in his house, reason he asked me if I would test his house is that his RCD keep tripping out overnight ( once a week ) 1st Ring final Circuit is fine Circuit 2 has given me some results I...
    • Joe Hyde
    • Thread
    • circuit continuity earth fault fault finding finding please ring sockets
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    ethos continuity tester

    I brought an ethos continuity tester from City electrical factors yesterday and I paid £50 for it as they guy said he woould do me a deal on it as he rekons they were £113 odd trade or something which just doesnt sound right. im thinking of taking it back and going for a fluke but just wondered...
  19. dnjr

    Bonding water mains

    Dear All I expect this is going to raise a few eyebrows but.. I know that is your unsure about an earth bond to a water main you can do a continuity test and look for a figure under 0.05 ohms. I have also read that you can do an IR test, under 23K ohms needs bonding and over 23K does not Now...
  20. J

    FLUKE 1652 Continuity Test

    Hello people. I'm a gold card holding spark with a commercial background (metal munchin'). Recently I've got a job 2nd fixing flats, no problems except i didn't have a test rig so i bought a Fluke 1652 one 2nd hand, had it calibrated and changed the batteries. The problem is with the...

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