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    I did a VLF and IR test on my 33kv cable and IR resulted between 80 to 100Mega Ohms

    I did a VLF and IR test on my 33kv cable and IR resulted between 80 to 100Mega Ohms on all the phases and VLF between 0.270 to 0.470mA is the cable ok
  2. R

    VIGI module test

    What’s the chances of tripping this VIGI module set @ 10A when performing downstream no trip high current Zs tests.
  3. The apprentice

    FICA (sottish trade test)

    Hi there was wondering if anyone has sat the fica recently in Scotland which is the trade test
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Which EV test adaptor?

    Just wondering if all of you who fit EVCP have a EV tester. If so, are there any you would recommend? I have at looked at a few. The zappi one is by far the cheapest myenergi EVSE-TEST-BOX EV Test Box -...
  5. C

    EICR test results

    I have reason to doubt that any inspection or testing was done before an EICR was issued. The test results on the EICR are identical to those on an EIC issued a year previously. Is this likely, or would you expect some values to differ slightly? Many thanks.
  6. P

    Low IR test readings on lighting and RFC.

    Hi,guys went to do an EICR and when doing IR test I got L-E ON RFC like 0.02 MOHM and two lighting circuits L-E AND L-N the results were like 0,14 and 0,15 MOHM.It is old wiring where all the cables live and neutrals are black put in the walls in steel conduit.My question is is it possible that...
  7. NICKYNUNN

    TEST LEADS FOR RCBO TESTING

    Hi, what do you guys use to test rcbo trip times at the rcbo in DB? My Fluke test lead can not reach far enough for contact, I can't see any long reach probes for the Fluke 1662. Any advice greatly appreciated :)
  8. V

    Two RCD's on same circuit - Test failed

    Hi, quick question before I start ripping a customers Consumer Board apart. Called out to a simple job of installing electric supply to a summer house. Nothing major being used in the garage or planned to be in the summer house and is only 10m from the house so was happy to extend the radial...
  9. R

    What is a SURGE TEST will it kill horses.

    Over the years I hve lost horses due to rapid weight loss. Always occuring straight after a helicopter was flown over the H V power lines surge testing ???. The Distributer will not help or advise. The whole system HV and LV dates back to the mid 1950,s and I believe unsafe. There are several...
  10. F

    EICR test results schedule

    This is slightly pedantic, so right up my street. I'm filling out an EICR. The sockets are wired in 2.5 (apart from some in the kitchen that have been wired in 1mm 3 core and earth. Don't ask...) with a 30 amp 3036 as ocpd. Forgetting the obvious C2's, the question I have is regarding the...
  11. L

    Socket tester test

    Jesus that never went to plan !! Funny thing is .I ordered the winner via ebay (different brand name and cheaper ) yesterday .Shame it does not have a audible warning , which is stupid .But combined with my Robin one that does. I look forward to trying it .
  12. M

    Class 1, no metal, how to test?

    I want to PAT a coffee machine. It has a sealed plug; no class 2 mark; a round cable that suggests twin and earth; and no visible metal. Please how should I proceed? thank you.
  13. L

    solar panels installation and test on allotment site

    hi we are after some funding for solar panels for a community allotment meeting room. 4 x 100 watt panels , controller and inverter. all come as part of a kit and will only be used to charge power tools and lighting..i am a retired industrial spark so will be installing it myself. problem is the...
  14. Soulcraft Electric

    RCD failing ramp test. x1 and x5 both OK

    Testing an Ashley & Rock BS4293 RCD Type AC (CU dated 1989, property built c. 1990-91) this morning with a Metrel 3152 on RCD Auto; x1 and x5 were both satisfactory, but the ramp test failed to trip. I tested a few times at both a socket outlet and the RCD terminals with the same outcome. Any...
  15. I

    NICEIC Certification Scheme DFIR19 Fire Test Certs

    Looking for a quick bit of advice on these certs but I think it has the same section on all NIC fire test certs... Part 3 asks for test results - are these the test results for each individual zone/sounder circuit or the results for the 230v supply circuit? I've been putting both sets of...
  16. M

    iPhone chargers. To test or not to test?

    I’ve just spent the day testing about 40 iPhone chargers. Sticking 500v through them and they all pass. Does everybody agree that they have to be tested?
  17. P

    test ATS

    hi how would you test ATS on safety equipment eg: lifts, fire sprinklers without activating the generators
  18. D

    How do you disconnect neon lights in sockets while doing insulation resistance test.

    Hello everyone, I was just wondering how do you disconnect neon lights from socket outlets when doing insulation resistance test, as this will effect the readings, thanks.
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  19. NICKYNUNN

    generic test sheets and building control

    Hi, i'm shortly expecting an assessor from the NIC , I have to show him around three of the jobs Ive done. I have had to fill out generic test sheets, and was wondering if the assessor will want the works notified to building control, Ive spoken to building control and they want over £300 per...
  20. D

    New fuseboard fitted badly

    My friend had a new fuseboard fitted I went to test it .unreal

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