Step 3
Where the CPC wired ring, for example where twin and earth cables
or plastic conduit used wire the ring, temporarily join the live and
CPCs together shown Fig.13.
L1 N2
L2
L1
N2
N1
E2
E1
Ohm-
meter
FIGURE 14.13). Neon lamps, capacitors and electronic circuits
L1 N2
L2
L1
N2
N1
E2
E1
Ohm-
meter
FIGURE 14. Record the results installation schedule such that given in
Appendix the IEE Regulations table such that shown Table
14. The read-
ings obtained should substantially the same provided that there are no
breaks multiple loops the ring.68
Step test: connection mains conductors and
test circuit conditions. Record the results table such that shown Table 14.
3 Testing insulation resistance (612.13.69
Step test: connection mains conductors and
test circuit conditions. The step value should equal (r1 r2)/4, where r1
and are the ohmmeter readings from step this test (see Table 14.3)
The object the test verify that the quality the insulation sat-
isfactory and has not deteriorated short circuited.
. ohmmeter reading should then be
taken between live and earth every socket outlet the ring. 14.69. This value equal for the
circuit. The test should be
made the consumer’s unit with the mains switch off, all fuses place
and all switches closed.Electrical installations and wiring systems
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half the live and neutral ohmmeter readings measured step this test.
Sockets connected spur will have slightly higher value resistance
because they are fed only one cable, while each socket the ring fed by
two cables
