Electrical Testing – Dead Testing

Electrical installation testing, initial verification and periodic testing. Dead testing takes place with the electrical installation disconnected from the supply.

How to test radial socket circuits

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In this post we are going to cover the often-misunderstood requirements for testing radial single-phase standard socket-outlet circuits here in the UK. A radial socket circuit starts at the consumer unit / distribution board ‘CU/DB’ and ends at the final socket on the circuit. Unlike a ring socket circuit, the wiring does not return to … Read more

Insulation Resistance – Testing

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Insulation resistance testing on a new installation(i.e. during initial verification) The object of this test is to verify that the quality of the insulation surrounding the conductors is satisfactory and has not deteriorated or been damaged causing short-circuits and earth faults. It is done at the consumer unit with all the installation switches closed ‘on’. … Read more

Dead Testing Electrical Installations

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Introduction… Initial Verification: Dead testing must be completed after your inspection and always before any live testing takes place. This is to ensure that all safety systems such as the main earthing, main bonding and all circuit protective conductors are in place and that there is no risk of any short circuits or earth faults … Read more