Hi,
I recently posted a thread about the necessary steps required to modify the wiring for a single halogen light fitting to allow me to fit a ceiling rose and install a conventional light fitting.
A couple of the members replied explaining the process which is fairly straight forward.
However there is one area that I’ve not done before and require some further advice as im not sure about how to do it.
I was advised to check the Continuity of the CPC/Earth.
Ive only performed continuity checks on various automotive/motorcycle circuits using my multimeter.
I had a search online and it seems a bit more involved for a lighting circuit
Firstly, is it possible for me to check the continuity of the earth on my lighting using my basic multimeter with a built in continuity buzzer or are specialist tools and knowledge required?
Secondly can anyone explain exactly what I need to do to test the continuity on my lighting circuit?
Also does the test need to be carried out for all the lights on the circuit or can the test be carried out locally at the light/junction box that will be changed?
During testing what sort of readings should i be looking for.
Cheers
Rob
heres the original thread if you need a reference to it
//www.diynot.com/diy/threads/c...ventional-light-fitting.449855/#ixzz3wMu30nv1
I recently posted a thread about the necessary steps required to modify the wiring for a single halogen light fitting to allow me to fit a ceiling rose and install a conventional light fitting.
A couple of the members replied explaining the process which is fairly straight forward.
However there is one area that I’ve not done before and require some further advice as im not sure about how to do it.
I was advised to check the Continuity of the CPC/Earth.
Ive only performed continuity checks on various automotive/motorcycle circuits using my multimeter.
I had a search online and it seems a bit more involved for a lighting circuit
Firstly, is it possible for me to check the continuity of the earth on my lighting using my basic multimeter with a built in continuity buzzer or are specialist tools and knowledge required?
Secondly can anyone explain exactly what I need to do to test the continuity on my lighting circuit?
Also does the test need to be carried out for all the lights on the circuit or can the test be carried out locally at the light/junction box that will be changed?
During testing what sort of readings should i be looking for.
Cheers
Rob
heres the original thread if you need a reference to it
//www.diynot.com/diy/threads/c...ventional-light-fitting.449855/#ixzz3wMu30nv1