Lighting strike on property. high ZE and arking when testing.

[Wilko]

I understand where you're coming from @essex, the test is the test is the test. However, I welcome any information from the installation manager about existing faults or issues.

 

[Nigel]

I understand where you're coming from @essex, the test is the test is the test. However, I welcome any information from the installation manager about existing faults or issues.

I do agree to a certain point. As in I want to know that x is not working in y place.

The amount of garden paths I have seen other people led up searching in areas because someone pointed them in a certain direction to no avail is silly.

 

[Jakegood]

I disagree, knowing what sort of damage can occur from a strike you can pay even more attention to that. Same as flood damage I would inspect all circuits however take a closer look at those circuits immediately effected by the flood.

I couldn’t agree more. Particularly in this case. I’m 95% certain it relates to the strike. I think it’s always best to get as much information out of the tenant or whoever about when and how the fault occurred etc. He may give you some clues e.g. lighting strike, flood damage. You would naturally pay more attention to this when commencing your tests

 

[oracle]

Having lived in a country when lightning was frequent during storms, I have seen sockets blown out of the walls, breakers destroyed, airial intake supply cables melted, etc. And the Regs give it a will of the wisp title transient voltages

 

[Baddegg]

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