0MΩ (IEE Regulation 612.2). Disconnect appliances.70
Insulation resistance test.3).
Although insulation resistance reading 1. The insulation resistance these tests should
be not less than 1.
2.0MΩ 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.
4 Testing polarity (612.
3. 14.6)
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. Remove all lamps. 14. Remove all lamps.0MΩ for satisfactory result (IEE Regulation 612.70(a).
Between line conductors
1.
4. These are line and neutral conductors earth and between line
conductors.
To final circuits
L N
Tester
(a)
FIGURE 14. The procedures are:
Phase and neutral conductors earth
1.
There are two tests carried out using insulation resistance tester
which must have test voltage 500 d.
The insulation resistance readings for each test must not less than
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should disconnected, since they will respectively glow, charge be
damaged the test.
2. 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. Disconnect appliances. for 230 and 400 installa-
tions.
To final circuits
L N
Tester
(b)
. Close all switches and circuit breakers.70(b) and record the result. live and neutral conductors connected together) and the earthing
arrangements may made.3.e.
4. these cases each circuit
should separately tested obtain reading greater than 2MΩ. Test between line and neutral conductors every distribution circuit
at the consumer’s unit shown Fig.
Where the circuit includes electronic equipment which might damaged
by the insulation resistance test, measurement between all live conduc-
tors (i.c. important make polarity
test the installation since visual inspection will only indicate conduc-
tor identification. Close all switches and circuit breakers.
3.3. Record the results a
schedule test results such that given Appendix the IEE
Regulations
