0MΩ for satisfactory result (IEE Regulation 612. Remove all lamps. for 230 and 400 installa-
tions. Disconnect appliances.70(b) and record the result.70
Insulation resistance test. The insulation resistance these tests should
be not less than 1.0MΩ (IEE Regulation 612.
3.
Although insulation resistance reading 1.
Where the circuit includes electronic equipment which might damaged
by the insulation resistance test, measurement between all live conduc-
tors (i.3).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. these cases each circuit
should separately tested obtain reading greater than 2MΩ.3. live and neutral conductors connected together) and the earthing
arrangements may made. Record the results a
schedule test results such that given Appendix the IEE
Regulations. 14. 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.
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should disconnected, since they will respectively glow, charge be
damaged the test.
4.
3. important make polarity
test the installation since visual inspection will only indicate conduc-
tor identification. Remove all lamps.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.
To final circuits
L N
Tester
(b)
.3.
The insulation resistance readings for each test must not less than
1. These are line and neutral conductors earth and between line
conductors. 14.e. Close all switches and circuit breakers.
2.
To final circuits
L N
Tester
(a)
FIGURE 14. Test between line and neutral conductors every distribution circuit
at the consumer’s unit shown Fig.
There are two tests carried out using insulation resistance tester
which must have test voltage 500 d.
4 Testing polarity (612.70(a). Close all switches and circuit breakers. The procedures are:
Phase and neutral conductors earth
1. Disconnect appliances.c.
Between line conductors
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