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- Hi just trying to get my head around how to go about pat testing a 3phase 415v 4 pole extension lead, on the first test (IEC polarity) it looks like it needs to see a closed circuit on each pole being L , N , E independently, obviously there is no neutral connection as it […]
- I've been asked to test a digital control electric (faucet) or tap in a food van. It's fed by a 3 core and has an earth termination inside. However I'm unable to get an earth reading on my tester. The tap is metal, so I assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that it would be earthed.??
- Hi . New member. Around 20 years ago I was in the bulk pat testing game targets were low bonus was high ( 90 a day then £ a test bonus. ) But we did actually test and inspect things. Did it for 14 years and targets hit 200 plus so I went back to […]
- These 3 pin sockets are used by Seaward on some of their PATesters, in this case an Apollo 600. I need to make up some leads but I can't find this socket listed anywhere. Anyone recognise them and point me in the right direction for some plugs? The socket is about 13mm diameter. I'll be […]
- Hi all, recently pat tested abit of equipment, it contains 24v power supplies, a frequency inverter, relays and a motor, its on a 13amp plug so requires pat test, however we get a low LN to E reading unless we disconnect the inverter. Reading is 0.9Mohms, is this normal or should you still requires the […]
- I have a fluke 1653 which gives me a fuse error, but only when voltage is present. Done some research but not found anyone with the same issue… just wondering if it’s time to retire the fluke as I know it’s getting on a bit now… just seeing if anyone’s had/ seen this before, I’ve […]
- Hi, I am getting a reading of 0.00MOhm I've never had this before, it's not tripping the rcd. I was wondering if it may be damp but can't see anything obvious. Any ideas please? It's not very old.
- Hi all I was wondering what everyone’s preferred certification software is , I’ve been having a go with easy cert and NAPIT fast test 2
- Hi, I'm new to this so apologies if the answer is obvious! I'm PAT testing a coffee machine as a class 1 as there's nothing on the label to suggest it's a class 2 but when I test it, it says "no earth". Why could this be?
- Does a segment timer switch need PAT testing
- MEG OHM. MEGA OHM or MEGGER OHM?
- its not due a test until november 2024 , but in one of our block of flats ,a schneider 24 way db has been installed on the right hand side of a tight cupboard. the door is hinged on the left. schneider dont make a right hinged door. im mostly out of ideas other than […]
- Hello all, I am new to PAT testing and have a Fluke 6500-2. I am having an issue whereby I cannot seem to drop the voltage down to 250V when testing a surge protected extension lead. I have read in a couple of places that without a means of lowering it from 500V simply hit […]
- Hi All, My colleague and I are currently doing PAT/ISITEE Testing, and we've hit a snag with a bit of equipment – we've got 19" Racks for our equipment that each have a Surge Protected Extension Lead mounted into them, they're Class I, and we test them on 250V. Earth Cont. and IEC Cont. are […]
- I am PAT testing an induction hob. It passes the Earth test, but then fails on the Insulation Test. Item is about 3 years old, no damage to unit or cables both inside and outside….Any thoughts
- 45metre 1.25 mm 3 core extension reel with a 1362 13A fuse well known manufacturers uk product……no RCD just your standard moulded plug from factory let the fun begin!
- Yes, we all know it is In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment now… We are thinking of sending our technician on a course to get some formal accreditation in this. We have a Seaward 100 (that our now-retired technician used at our previous place), and they can work their way through our own equipment, […]
- Hi all! I am looking to sell some used electrical items (eBay), and am considering (unlike the vast majority of eBay business sellers) testing them for electrical safety prior to sale. The items will be a mix of class 1, 2 and 3. Having carried out some preliminary research, I have rapidly found this to […]
- Insulation test live to earth = 0.7 ohms. This is a long length of buried swa cable (approx 100m) from mains in to submain. Test done with live and earth disconected at main and with switch off at sub main. Question – is this an accurate reading or am I misding something. Its a big […]
- after changing a consumer unit I have a high level flood light and photocell that can’t be reached. on the EICR I can LIM these due to height . the photocell is a NEMA plastic double insulated type the floodlight however is a SON-T and I suspect its a metal case !
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