To final circuits
L N
Tester
(a)
FIGURE 14.3. Test between line and neutral conductors every distribution circuit
at the consumer’s unit shown Fig. for 230 and 400 installa-
tions.
3.
The insulation resistance readings for each test must not less than
1. The procedures are:
Phase and neutral conductors earth
1.
4.
2. Record the results a
schedule test results such that given Appendix the IEE
Regulations.Basic Electrical Installation Work
356
should disconnected, since they will respectively glow, charge be
damaged the test.3.
There are two tests carried out using insulation resistance tester
which must have test voltage 500 d.0MΩ (IEE Regulation 612. Close all switches and circuit breakers.70(a).
3.
Between line conductors
1.0MΩ complies with the
Regulations, the IEE Guidance Notes tell that much higher values than
this can expected and that reading less than 2MΩ might indicate a
latent but not yet visible fault the installation. Close all switches and circuit breakers.
2.70
Insulation resistance test. live and neutral conductors connected together) and the earthing
arrangements may made. these cases each circuit
should separately tested obtain reading greater than 2MΩ.
4 Testing polarity (612.0MΩ for satisfactory result (IEE Regulation 612. These are line and neutral conductors earth and between line
conductors.2).70(b) and record the result. 14. Remove all lamps.c.
To final circuits
L N
Tester
(b)
.e.3). Remove all lamps.
Where the circuit includes electronic equipment which might damaged
by the insulation resistance test, measurement between all live conduc-
tors (i.
Although insulation resistance reading 1. Disconnect appliances.
4. Disconnect appliances. Test separately between the line conductor and earth, and between
the neutral conductor and earth, for every distribution circuit the
consumer’s unit shown Fig. 14. The insulation resistance these tests should
be not less than 1.6)
The object this test verify that all fuses, circuit breakers and switches
are connected the line live conductor only, and that all socket outlets
are correctly wired and Edison screw-type lampholders have the centre
contact connected the live conductor. important make polarity
test the installation since visual inspection will only indicate conduc-
tor identification
