Socket outlet Or Fused Spur
On another forum the subject of fused spur verses three pin plug and single gang socket outlet is under discussion.
When a person is preparing to work on a gas boiler which method of connection do the electricians on this forum feel is most appropriate.
Personally I prefer a socket as this enables me to remove the boiler plug and connect my Socket & See Multi-functional Digital no-trip loop tester, model PDL 310 and take a reading to check if the Ohms reading present at this point is low enough to assist an adequate ionization current within the boiler.
I feel that the removal of the plug supplying electricity to the appliance give disconnection and isolation in one action, but some are of the view that doing so potentially removes the only known earth to that appliance.
I suggested that a flexible insulated earth wire if connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug which is plugged into a nearby socket and an insulates crocodile clip connected to the boiler chassis would ensure a reliable temporary earth connection. (which I carry)
If the boiler suffering from lack of ionization due to a poor earth and pcb not receiving enough of a signal to verify the gas has been successfully ignited the boiler will lock out.
I am not a qualified electrician and do not delve into the back of a socket outlet of fused spur in other people’s houses as people can be very ungrateful if you uncover a wiring nightmare in the pattress.
I simple use in calibration equipment to get readings which if outside certain parameters prompt me to suggest the house holder get an electrician on the job.
Being able to determine if the earth is sufficient is important to my fixing a boiler with an intermittent fault.
Sorry if my question is long winded.
Any comments/suggestions gratefully received.
On another forum the subject of fused spur verses three pin plug and single gang socket outlet is under discussion.
When a person is preparing to work on a gas boiler which method of connection do the electricians on this forum feel is most appropriate.
Personally I prefer a socket as this enables me to remove the boiler plug and connect my Socket & See Multi-functional Digital no-trip loop tester, model PDL 310 and take a reading to check if the Ohms reading present at this point is low enough to assist an adequate ionization current within the boiler.
I feel that the removal of the plug supplying electricity to the appliance give disconnection and isolation in one action, but some are of the view that doing so potentially removes the only known earth to that appliance.
I suggested that a flexible insulated earth wire if connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug which is plugged into a nearby socket and an insulates crocodile clip connected to the boiler chassis would ensure a reliable temporary earth connection. (which I carry)
If the boiler suffering from lack of ionization due to a poor earth and pcb not receiving enough of a signal to verify the gas has been successfully ignited the boiler will lock out.
I am not a qualified electrician and do not delve into the back of a socket outlet of fused spur in other people’s houses as people can be very ungrateful if you uncover a wiring nightmare in the pattress.
I simple use in calibration equipment to get readings which if outside certain parameters prompt me to suggest the house holder get an electrician on the job.
Being able to determine if the earth is sufficient is important to my fixing a boiler with an intermittent fault.
Sorry if my question is long winded.
Any comments/suggestions gratefully received.