Pat testing

[i=p/u]

Is a kettle class 1 or class 11 , couldnt get continuity reading but cable has cpc in it

AlSo extension seem class 11 but have cpc in them as well ?

So are they class 1 or 11 in your experience

Strange

 

[polo1]

Normally class 1. Can you not put the wander lead onto the element/internal base of the kettle?

 

[i=p/u]

Cheers for replying . Is 4 way extension leads class 1 as have earth or class 11 as have all insulated cover?

I think there class 11 but have an earth for appliances plugged in. Because gives you continuity result where class 11 wouldn't . Sorry of confusion is working here.

 

[nickblake]

All extensions should be tested as class 1 as they could be used for class 1 items , think about it , as with 110 volt insulating transformers they are class one , and watch out for the home made extensions made with 2 core cable all kettles are class one if you cant get a reading it could be due to a buildup of scale on the element try moving the earth clamp backwards and forwards whilst attatched to the element

 

[oldtimer]

ik you are using a kt71 it has a ext lead test you can do

 

[i=p/u]

But when recording results of extension lead is it class 1 class11 ?

 

[Megahertz]

Hi, The way to tell if something is Class 1 or Class 2 is to look for the 'square box' symbol. If you see that symbol then it's Class 2, if not then you must treat it as a Class 1.

Extension leads should ALWAYS be made of 3 core cable, and will need testing for Earth Bond and Insulation. Most PAT Testers also have the facility to do a Polarity test as well.

When testing a kettle the best place to get a good earth is the element. If it's a solid base kettle then try putting a screwdriver onto the base and putting the clip onto that.

If your PAT Tester doesn't have a facility for testing extension leads (all the modern ones do) then another option is to carry out the earth and insulation tests on the kettle, then plug that into the end of the extension lead and do the same tests again. You might get a slightly higher earth bond reading, dependent on the length of the cable.

Hope this helps!

Tim

 

[Megahertz]

But when recording results of extension lead is it class 1 class11 ?

Always a class 1. Record the value you obtained for the earth bond test, and you can usually record the insulation test and Polarity as 'Pass' - you would expect a reading 'off the scale' for the insulation.

 

[i=p/u]

Aye earth bond is 0.00 on most items , IR >20M
Which is all good

But the test results don't asK for anything other than earth bond and ,IR


Its a horrible we job lol ,but cheers guys

What about ATM machines, could nt disconnect do I just write visual on at report?

 

[i=p/u]

Also there was s 3p oven rating 9.8kw on an isolated switch. Where does this rating stand? I just did a visual and stickered it ,am I wrong