by Mark Fuller | 15th Aug, 2013 | Installation testing
Update: recently Fluke and Megger have launched new generations of Multifunction Testers and we published a new article, that you can find here: The new Fluke 166X Series versus the new Megger MFT17X1 Series The two most popular brands in the UK for 17th...
by Mark Fuller | 18th Jul, 2013 | Frequently Asked Questions
Question Everytime we PAT test any of our 3 phase 415v motors with the Primetest 100, it shows up as Failed Test even on a new motor. We are using a short lead with a 32 amp 4 pin, socket and a 3 pin 13amp plug other end. The screen display shows: RPE = OK RISO = OK I...
by Mark Fuller | 27th Jun, 2013 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
Fluke have upgraded their Ti100 series of thermal imaging cameras, offering wireless connectivity to their CNX branded test equipment. This new feature means that users can now transmit additional data, such as current readings, to their thermal camera, thus enhancing...
by Mark Fuller | 26th Jun, 2013 | Frequently Asked Questions
Metrohm LLT11 – 11kV Live Line Tester Q: When using the Metrohm LLT 11 Live Line Tester, can you please explain why, when voltages are in phase the meter reads 2X phase to earth values = 12.7 kv, and when out of phase the meter reads phase to earth values...
by Mark Fuller | 14th Jun, 2013 | Installation testing
Safe isolation procedures are in place to ensure that workers on site are not exposed to danger when working on or near live electrical systems. There are many reports where these procedures have not been followed correctly and sadly this has resulted in needless loss...
by Mark Fuller | 12th Jun, 2013 | Installation testing
Test Leads Q: I am looking for some test leads for my Fluke 1651 multi tester, they have a banana plug on one end and a 13A plug top on the other. A: You need the Fluke MTC1363. Q: Do the Fluke multi function testers come with all the leads required? A: The Fluke...
by Mark Fuller | 6th Jun, 2013 | Thermal / Acousting Imaging
Thermal imaging is becoming an important diagnostic process in many of today’s industries. Insurance companies are making it compulsory in some cases with regard to fire prevention, whilst the majority of electrical contractors are being asked to carry out...
by Mark Fuller | 31st May, 2013 | Installation testing
The following question was posed by one of our customers. Question: At work we are having problems with ELI tests on RCD and RCBO we have an AVO tester with 15mA test. We’ve just had it calibrated, it’s a 2 wire lead, and the office sent no instructions....
by Mark Fuller | 9th May, 2013 | PAT Testing
Well, at last we’ve got our hands on the final production version of this ground breaking new product. Not a prototype, not a demo version, but the real thing. The key thing about it is that it’s so much more than a PAT. It should have really have been...
by Mark Fuller | 2nd May, 2013 | PAT Testing
For the first time testing of fixed appliances, such as hand dryers, has been incorporated into the fourth edition of the IEE code of practice for In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Previously it was a grey area with fixed wiring periodic...
