Ring main no continuity on live ends

[westward10]

I often IR test between the two ends on open continuity to see if there is a tenuous connection or if it is just open.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

disconnect both legs at the board, connect the line to the earth of one leg and check for continuity at the sockets themselves

I would do this. I wouldn't bother splitting the circuit. You installed it so you know the route it takes, follow one leg out, testing at each socket as you go. I'd use my R2 adaptor to speed things up.

 

[Mikey10695]

I would do this. I wouldn't bother splitting the circuit. You installed it so you know the route it takes, follow one leg out, testing at each socket as you go. I'd use my R2 adaptor to speed things up.

Due to the run of the cable from the cu to the kitchen is restricts me from the r2 method so I was thinking if I connect the line to earth at the db of leg 1 at the board and then use my multifucntion tester with the plug attachment at each socket this should narrow the problem down?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes. Connect one leg to earth at the cu, disconnect the other leg too.
you can then do continuity tests between earth and line at each socket etc.
Blimey, don’t they teach people this basic stuff anymore?
(sorry, not having a go at you,specifically. )

 

[Mikey10695]

Yes. Connect one leg to earth at the cu, disconnect the other leg too.
you can then do continuity tests between earth and line at each socket etc.
Blimey, don’t they teach people this basic stuff anymore?
(sorry, not having a go at you,specifically. )

No I totally agree mate, during my apprenticeship I never really came across any fault finding so I have a little experience, also in college we never really went into depth on it so Its the things like this they need to teach more at college, I know you get more from the actual on site experience but if you dont come across it then its not something you will know but I get what youre saying.
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No I totally agree mate, during my apprenticeship I never really came across any fault finding so I have a little experience, also in college we never really went into depth on it so Its the things like this they need to teach more at college, I know you get more from the actual on site experience but if you dont come across it then its not something you will know but I get what youre saying. Cheers for the reply, appreciate it

 

[Timbo]

Kev has drilled through your cable somewhere ?
Just check line continuity socket to socket to find the break.

 

[StephenRowley]

Spilt ring set up r1+r2 as if it's a radial. Test at each socket when you loose r1+r2 continuity your issues is between that outlet and last. But you do have to figure out the correct socket order.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Due to the run of the cable from the cu to the kitchen is restricts me from the r2 method so I was thinking if I connect the line to earth at the db of leg 1 at the board and then use my multifucntion tester with the plug attachment at each socket this should narrow the problem down?

Yeah, that's what I meant. This is the R2 adaptor, it'll save you taking off the sockets:

KEWCHECK R2 Socket Testing Adaptor | Kewtech

KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURESSaves having to remove sockets from the wall and potentially damage the decorationWorks with Insulation / Continuity testers and Multi-function testers that use 4mm connectorsWEIGHT & DIMENSIONSBoxed Weight: 106gBoxed Dimensions: 130(W)x233(H)x58(D)mm

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Plug adaptor = R2 adaptor, same thing

 

[Mikey10695]

Yeah, that's what I meant. This is the R2 adaptor, it'll save you taking off the sockets:

KEWCHECK R2 Socket Testing Adaptor | Kewtech

KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURESSaves having to remove sockets from the wall and potentially damage the decorationWorks with Insulation / Continuity testers and Multi-function testers that use 4mm connectorsWEIGHT & DIMENSIONSBoxed Weight: 106gBoxed Dimensions: 130(W)x233(H)x58(D)mm

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Plug adaptor = R2 adaptor, same thing

I get you! Appreciate the response

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yeah, that's what I meant. This is the R2 adaptor, it'll save you taking off the

He won’t spot the reason for the fault if he doesn’t take the sockets off!