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If the light terminations have to be accessible what is the point of using an adaptor?
GU10 testing adaptor (inc. other types)
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If the light terminations have to be accessible what is the point of using an adaptor?
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They can make testing a bit simpler when standing up a set of steps. Means you test probe to L or N can then be done handsfree.
I considered buying a set myself, but at that time, there were about IIRC £60 for the set. I'll wait a while.....
I considered buying a set myself, but at that time, there were about IIRC £60 for the set. I'll wait a while.....
Make your own? First, smash a lamp. Second... ahh let's not go there
Or buy an old fashioned bayonet plug ( which I am told are still used in Australia ) two 4 mm banana plugs and some heat shrink.
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How can you test EFLI or R1+R2 if the thing is only connected to L+N
But it would be perfect for Class II fittings.
They are useless on class II fittings
However, when used on Class I fittings, one probe into the adapter and ther other to the metal of fitting and you can get your R1+R2. Especially usefull on a PIR where you don't want to dismantle.
For initial verification I would not bother
However, when used on Class I fittings, one probe into the adapter and ther other to the metal of fitting and you can get your R1+R2. Especially usefull on a PIR where you don't want to dismantle.
For initial verification I would not bother
Doh! That's what I meant
What?
I can see them being useful for EFL - earth probe/crock to the metal case, screw etc, and the live to which ever terminal happens to become live.
USELESS on double insulated!
I've had a couple for a while now, and I think they're absoloutly brilliant.
How many times have you gone to do a loop test at a ceiling rose, and struggled to hold a test probe on live, one on neutral, one on earth and then making sure they dont touch, try and press the go button on your tester?
Not with these jobbies.
Plug in the adaptor, plug L&N into the adaptor, then all you need to do is hold one test probe onto earth and press go.
They really do make life easier.
Also they're good for loop testing / R1+R2 testing class 1 fittings without dismantling.
And if you put banana plugs on the end of your kettle lead, you can always find somewhere to boil it. Even in public buildings
How many times have you gone to do a loop test at a ceiling rose, and struggled to hold a test probe on live, one on neutral, one on earth and then making sure they dont touch, try and press the go button on your tester?
Not with these jobbies.
Plug in the adaptor, plug L&N into the adaptor, then all you need to do is hold one test probe onto earth and press go.
They really do make life easier.
Also they're good for loop testing / R1+R2 testing class 1 fittings without dismantling.
And if you put banana plugs on the end of your kettle lead, you can always find somewhere to boil it. Even in public buildings
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Never, since standing on top of a ladder with both hands in close proximity to live parts is neither safe or necessary.
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