tests for diyers

[teracir]

guys,

i know there have been alot of threads with regards to recommended test equipment (16th edition tester or generic) but since as a diyer you would not be expected to conduct all the tests because you cannot cirtify the changes (in some cases complete rewiring). therefore you would either get a partial cirtificate from a sparky and get it checked by building control or just ahave building controls check it.

what i would like to know is that what is the most important tests that needs to be carried out before switching the mains supply or getting someone to check it. remeber this is for a diyer and not for a professional with his Fluke or Robins tester in which case he can conduct all the tests.


please assume that the REC have been help and have told you the fault current and ze.

THIS CAN THEN BE USED IN CHOSING THE TESTING EQUIPMENT.

 

[scousespark]

The tests to be carried out before an installation is energised are
Continuity of Circuit Protective Conductors - continuity Tester - low ohms
Continuity of Ring Final Circuits - continuity Tester - low ohms
Insulation Resistance - IR Tester - megohms

When carrying out the first 2 tests you should also test polarity.

These tests prove the basic safety of the installation, and should only be done by somebody what knows what they are doing. Most manufacturers make a meter which combines the 2 test functions, but it is an expensive bit of kit.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

but since as a diyer you would not be expected to conduct all the tests because you cannot cirtify the changes

Where does it say that?

please assume that the REC have been help and have told you the fault current and ze.

THIS CAN THEN BE USED IN CHOSING THE TESTING EQUIPMENT.

How on earth does knowing PFC & Ze help you choose test equipment???