How to bypass an RCD and carry out an insulation resistance test on a circuit

[westward10]

Why can't the majority of people bare enough of the conductor back so the insulation meets the earth and neutral bars.

 

[Dave OCD]

I'd have thought the front is also IP4X Tel, the most likely and worst place for an unsuspecting finger to go, in a manner of speaking.

 

[telectrix]

I'd have thought the front is also IP4X Tel, the most likely and worst place for an unsuspecting finger to go, in a manner of speaking.

agreed, but..... IP2X is 12.5mm, or finger will not enter up to80mm.

 

[Dave OCD]

I'm sure one of the regs geeks will let us know for sure Tel.

 

[telectrix]

from the IP codes explained courtesy of IET:

• 2 Solid objects 12.5 mm in diameter or more will not enter,protection for fingers up to 80 mm long

 

[buzzlightyear]

or finger will not enter up to80mm.

behind you .

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I'm sure one of the regs geeks will let us know for sure Tel.

Yep.

 

[Wilko]

Why can't the majority of people bare enough of the conductor back so the insulation meets the earth and neutral bars.

Insufficient focus on neatness - or - insufficient OCD in our ranks .

 

[telectrix]

i like to see a couple of mil copper bottom side of the E and N bars, so you know you've not screwed onto the insulation. tin hat on.

 

[DPG]

Why can't the majority of people bare enough of the conductor back so the insulation meets the earth and neutral bars.

Doesn't really matter since the whole metal bar is exposed.

 

[westward10]

Small details always matter

 

[Deleted member 26818]

i like to see a couple of mil copper bottom side of the E and N bars, so you know you've not screwed onto the insulation. tin hat on.

Is that the tin hat you got in the Great War?

 

[telectrix]

Is that the tin hat you got in the Great War?

yeah, but it was not tin then, it was cheap steel. not even galvanised so it would rot away with you.