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...which i think is the very question I posed in the first place !

I empathise with saxondale in that whilst nothing BAS has stated is incorrect, what practical value is there, in the context of the original post, to suggest that the OP may be able to stay within the law by complying with any other standard than BS7671 ? The argument (that you do not have to...

I have tracked down the DNO Engineer who jointed the sheathed cable to the 2 core concentric and he confirmed that he tied the earth to neutral in the joint, and that this is what they would always do for a meter move or damaged cable in this situation. Furthermore, he stated that if they find a...

The original supply was via lead sheath cable, TN-S. At some point the owner has had the meter moved and the supply is now via a two core concentric cable which has been jointed underground to the old lead sheath cable. I think this was done as a "foreigner" by a guy from EON. I assume that the...

Other than has already been posted about the zeroing and crock clips, what would you say the flaws are, most seem to think its a good tester...?

:oops: :oops: :oops: I did notice the low batt indicator, but thought it shoeuld either finction or not, but having used the batt test function it showed only 5V, having replaced batts, all is now well ! great tester !! :D

Thanks for tips, but get same "non zeroing" feature even with probes. I've held the button for a good 20 secs - no joy!

I've recentrly bought a second hand 1653. Couple of things I'm not happy with: 1. The zero function on R-lo setting seems to work intermittently - the instructions say short leads before a test and press the zero button, but this seems to only work sometimes. Other times it "click" as if...

http://www.thefusecompany.com/fuse.php?cPath=68&products_id=554 Is there am MCB conversion device that fits the carrier and replaces the fuse on these type of rewirables, similar to the wylex type ?

IR tests > 200M. Doubt its the water supply path as it enters property in plastic ! But yes it could have been an appliance still connected, I'll double check !

I have measured the RA of a TT supply to be 56ohms (using loop tester method Ze). When I measure the Zs of a socket on the ring final (with a measured R1+R2 0.33ohms) , It gives a Zs of a mere 1.2ohms. Similar on other circuits. If I were to use the Zs=R1+R2+Ze I would get a calculated value of...

Use the banjo !

Makes sense, thanks. I have seen pirahnas, are they the favoured method over banjos these days ?

When terminating SWA into a plastic adaptable box, is the norm to fit the banjo on the outside of the box, or inside? The box is external (IP65) It is two core swa cable, the armour being used as the CPC. Intention is to use brass M4 nut bolt washer and a crimped ring lug from above to choc...

A job I am doing. I am aware of the requirements of Part P.

If the existing earth rod is providing a low enough loop impedance, but the electrode is not accessible for inspection and maintenance as the rod is, for example concealed below paving, would you have to a) reveal the electrode by excavation, or b) install a new rod in parallel , or c) nothing...

Thanks to all your help.

Good idea, but then would I be just as well to use crimped connections, or junction boxes ?

Because I seem to remember a building regulation about sockets not being fixed to furniture , and prefer cupboards being left as cupboards, not places to hide sockets. Don't think that removing the oven is a big deal, just four screws behind the door and it will slide out of the housing. Just...

But I don't really want the sockets in the cupboard.