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Hi guys,

Was wondering if anyone could shed any light on why I would be getting >2000 ohms on my loop tests, on every circuit? I got .26 on the incoming reading, went to do the test on the cooker circuit and >2000, thought I'd try back at the consumer on the incoming and >2000 again, I'm using a fluke 1652c, could it be faulty leads or tester, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
Hi guys,

Was wondering if anyone could shed any light on why I would be getting >2000 ohms on my loop tests, on every circuit? I got .26 on the incoming reading, went to do the test on the cooker circuit and >2000, thought I'd try back at the consumer on the incoming and >2000 again, I'm using a fluke 1652c, could it be faulty leads or tester, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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It is not impossible you have lost the incoming earth it has happened to me half way through a test. Check your meter across line and neutral.
 
could be as simple as the ridiculous 2mm of exposed probe tip is too short to contact with the terminal screw as the insulation hits first. solution is to cut the insulation back.
 
Do the leads to your tester work OK and report properly on say continuity? Does it have a fuse that could have blown? Do you have a reference circuit you can test against (I use a ring main at home and my CalCard for checking things like this)?
 
Do the leads to your tester work OK and report properly on say continuity? Does it have a fuse that could have blown? Do you have a reference circuit you can test against (I use a ring main at home and my CalCard for checking things like this)?
Well I did seem to be getting low readings on my r1+r2 tests, reference circuit at home is a cracking idea, I'll use that moving forward though
 
Zero leads and insulation and continuity every time you swap them. If it's still not reading right it's either a calibration adjustment or repair.

Anyone else have these issues send them over!
 

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