Electrical Testing Equipment For All
What is an RCD RCD stands for “residual current device”, in the most basic terms it is a device that will automatically disconnect the supply from a circuit thus preventing electrocution & fires as a result of a fault or by direct contact of a person or an animal to the source of supply. It … Read more What is RCD Testing – and what do they do
ZS Testing (simplified approach) In one of my previous posts I discussed Ze & the testing & measuring of Ze (external earth loop resistance) Zs is simply testing everything past the consumer unit or distribution board for each circuit. There is more than One way of determining the Zs of a circuit, and being old … Read more ZS Testing – whats it all about
Insulation resistance – what & why ? Insulation resistance testing is simply testing the insulation that covers cables, basically the test tells you if the insulation is in good condition and is still acting as a good insulator. All cables are covered in some basic form of insulation from paper, cloth,rubber, plastic all with one … Read more Insulation resistance test equipment-whats its all about
Earth loop impedence – Ze reading When testing an electrical installation the first test I like to perform is an Earth loop impedence test, sounds complicated but dont let the big words put you off. This is basically a test performed to ensure the Earth supplied from the electricity supplier, for example in your house … Read more Earth loop impedence – Ze reading
Hi, In this article I will discuss the digital clamp multimeter & why this little gem can come in handy, they are not commonly discussed and not everyone bothers to have One. For me, I wouldn’t be without One, its not a bit of kit I use on a regular basis, but they can tell … Read more Digital clamp multimeter – Why would I need one
Hi in this post I will be discussing what hand tools I carry around on a day to day basis. Screwdrivers These are the tools I simply cant be without, and use the most frequently, also I will try to advise on why I need these and the reasons I purchased them. First & foremost … Read more Hand tools for electricians-Your basic requirements
Volt Stick Testers Hello again, Just some advice for the new or novice electrician, Voltage stick testers or pen testers are a handy addition to anyone’s arsenal of tools, but a few words of caution! Please be aware these devices are a Non-Contact means of checking for voltages, they have their place & their purpose, … Read more Additional Information-Volt Stick Testers
A little about my experience In this post, I would like to concentrate on offering some advice to “new starters” in this career, we all started at the same place, usually at the bottom, and Tea making was a skill I had to quickly learn, and learn fast! After I had mastered the art of … Read more The beginnings of a fruitful career
Regardless if you are a novice or a professional choosing the right electrical test equipment can be a daunting task, there are a multitude of different types & equally as many manufacturers all wanting the sell. When I started out there wasn’t the variety & the choice was limited, therefore we were stuck with only … Read more Electrical testing equipment-Types & uses
About Me From as far back as I can remember I have loved all thing electrical, mechanical, and automotive, I bought my first motorcycle at 16 & a car at 18. From owning the car I decided to do all the repairs myself, being in an engineering job I quickly learned all the skills I … Read more About Mark