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  1. G

    3 Phase Leads

    Can someone give the settings for testing 20a and 32a 3 phase extension leads
  2. T

    R1 R2 socket test on Ring Final Circuit with megger leads

    So with megger leads they are not too happy in a kewtech socket tester so what do you do when you want to do this use kewtech leads on the megger? The megger leads clearly do not fit into the kewtech. Just use the plug lead?
  3. Gavin John Hyde

    Purpose of earth fly leads on RCBO's

    Been sent an email today telling me Hager have a new smaller rcbo range out and have done away with the earth fly lead which is good when doing a IR test. The new rcbos are a good fit for adding into existing CU's as they give you plenty of space on top for cables, Which makes me wonder why is...
  4. Gavin John Hyde

    Functional earth fly leads and rcbos

    Whats peoples approach when dealing with the earth fly leads on RCBOs? Got a board to fit next week and the bits arrived today. So been busy getting rid of packaging and putting bits together ready and checking its all arrived. Hager say you can trim the fly lead and nuetrals down if needed as...
  5. Gavin John Hyde

    Is Quotatis another leads based extortion racket?

    Over the last month I have had a couple of emails from an outfit called Quotatis... Given its Friday and not too busy I actually clicked through to the website and from what I can tell it is another of them leads based websites where Joe Public posts work, you then get told about it for a fee...
  6. Zdb

    Fluke test probes premium TP175E leads.

    Anyone know if these will fit the Fluke T5-600/1000? I want to know if they will clip inside like the original probes do. Thanks Fluke TP175 Twist Guard Test Probes, 1000V Voltage,10A Current, 2mm Tip Diameter | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271339025086
  7. S

    Test leads - genuine or after market

    I need new test leads for any Metrel and have seen AMECal do the same set as Metrel. Just wondering if they are any good or should I stick to the pricier Metrel ones? Thanks in advance
  8. L

    recording of earth continuity results for appliances with detachable leads.

    When testing appliances with a detachable IEC power lead, what's the recommendation for recoding the earth continuity value, do you record the higher value including the lead resistance, or exclude the earth resistance of the lead from the actual appliance. This assuming that the lead is tested...
  9. K

    Extension leads - advice needed

    Hi all, I'm not sure if I'm posting on a forum specifically for electricians? or if this is also a forum for the general public looking for advice from electricians? Either way I'm the latter and hoping someone can point me in the right direction. After a serious house fire last summer, as a...
  10. L

    PAT testing 3 phase 5 pin extension leads

    Has anyone go any good suggestions or standard layouts to setting up two short adaptor leads to enable me to test 3 phase 5 pin extension leads, also is there any easy option without using a switch box to test the polarity of each of the Line conductors. ?? Long time Sparky, but fairly new to...
  11. A

    Fluke 1654B for sale

    Hi, ive recently started a new job where I'm off the tools now, and my tester is 1 tool I will probably never use again (fingers crossed) so im selling it, it's got all the basic leads, the test button lead, all 5 kew tech light mates, 2 and 5 amp socket adaptors, loads of little bits with it...
  12. J

    Zs tripping rcd

    hi guys, Hoping for a little advice. Been working on a property this week and have been having trouble getting zs readings as it trips the rcd on a 17th edition cu. Property is pme. I've tried testing idividual circuits one by one and completely disconnecting all the others but it still trips...
  13. B

    Problems testing RCDs/RCBOs

    Hi, My Megger 1553 only seems to want to do the RCD testing part of its functionality, when you use the plug in lead (The one with a standard 3 pin molded plug on the end). Using the other 3 individual leads achieves nothing and the test fails. I have tried testing at CU and also at a socket...
  14. S

    Robin KTS 1630 New mains test leads

    Hi all, Anyone know if or where I can get new mains test leads for the Robin 1630? I saw a post of a few years ago about some merger leads that might fit, if anyone has tried them I'd be grateful if you'd let me know, Cheers
  15. VoltzElectrical

    Fly Leads on banjos (and naked Ladies!)

    I have always used the panel to earth the (bolted) banjos but in my new job seem to be being sent around putting on fly leads from the bolts to the Earth bar. I'm told that this has been picked up by the NIC. I should clarify. The jobs I am being sent back on are not my own, but old(er)...
  16. G

    Fluke 1653 for sale with leads

    Hi all, Title says it all really, I have the above for sale it was last calibrated on the 15th June 2015 and has not been used since. Think the leads could do with replacement as they look kinda old lol. Any questions or to make me an offer PM me. Photos are avialable on my google drive at...
  17. C

    Which? Electricians Accreditation

    Hi everyone is anybody on here accredited with which and does it bring in the work. Craig
  18. T

    HDMI Leads

    Does anybody deal with hdmi leads? Got a customers who wants to loose there through a wall so he can plug his tv in without seeing any leads. Of course its all decorated and only have a small hole to use, does anyone know how to cut off hdmi leads and redo them? Or buy a reel of cable and make...
  19. R

    Ze

    hi all, I posted about this recently and didn't manage to get back online till now. I've got a Fluke 1653b multi function meter. In the last few weeks it has stopped recording Ze and Zdb readings ( readings on L-E setting) are 0.00 and on L-N reading are0.00 and PFC is 10kA ( this only happens...

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