Electrical Testing

[klystron]

Hi all,

I have just purchased a Fluke 1651 tester and am not quite sure how to test circuits as the instruction are very vague. The tests that it can perform are as follows:

Continuity
Earth loop inpedance
Insulation resistance
RCD testing

Does anyone know of any good websites that teach you what you would expect with each method and where and how you would connect the tester.

Many thanks....

 

[securespark]

Don't fluke have a CDROM or DVD showing you how?

Get in touch!

 

[mapj1]

otherwise a read on the TLC website testing chapter might be helpful too
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Book/1.1.htm

 

[ban-all-sheds]

• GN3
• Scaddan's Inspection, Testing & Certification
• Amicus' Electrician's Guide to Inspection & Testing (get a discount if you buy their Electrician's Guide to good electrical practice at the same time.

Also try your local colleges for C&G 2391 courses?

In what capacity do you propose to carry out testing?

 

[klystron]

I have tried to get the 2391 course booked but it is not available until November!!!!!

Is there a book that shows you where you should connect the test leads for each test, especially the insulation resistance test.

I know i sound like a bit of a muppet but not used to these testers..... Please help.

thanks to all.

 

[Spark123]

Is there a book that shows you where you should connect the test leads for each test, especially the insulation resistance test.

On site guide and the books listed by BAS show how to conduct insulation reststance tests. As for how to use a particular instrument, the only book which you are likely to obtain for it is the instruction book which came with it.

 

[pdcelec]

Fluke dot com

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Try different pairs of sockets. Grasp the business ends of the probes, and press the button to do an IR test.

The pair of sockets that make you shout "Oh ****" are the ones...

 

[jtaunton]

Sigh.......Reminds me of my apprenticeship down at Marconi. One Megger tester, one large capacitor, one workbench, one unsuspecting colleague - the fun we had.......

 

[klystron]

All, thanks to those that actually tried to help.

The tester manual that comes from fluke might as well be used to wrap fish and chips..... I have found the info that i need and didnt realise how easy it is.

Thanks again.....

 

[securespark]

All, thanks to those that actually tried to help.

I thought most of the comments here were helpful, no?

 

[klystron]

All comments were very helpful, much appreciated thanks.....

 

[shaw7380]

klystron were did you find the info you needed as I am looking for an answer to the same queiry...

 

[klystron]

Hi, i registered with the NICEIC and they sent me through a book on testing and inspection. I have had a look at the books that were mentioned in this thread and they are very good.....