Problem: Electric shower has failed. It is as if the power supply has been cut off.
So far I have checked the consumer box and the fuse of the shower socket. Both are fine. Before I replace the shower unit I want to check that the transformer that takes the mains 240v and reduces to 12v for the shower hasn\\\'t failed. Therefore I want to check the output voltage of the transformer.
Here is my question.
I have never used voltage or current testers. They are different beasts aren't they?
Could somebody give me a quick run down of how they work and their uses.
Also which one do I need here - presumably I need a voltage tester, because the shower doesn't work then there will be no current.
Any help appreciated.
Have tried researching on web, but am unable to get the info I need.
Thanks in advance.
So far I have checked the consumer box and the fuse of the shower socket. Both are fine. Before I replace the shower unit I want to check that the transformer that takes the mains 240v and reduces to 12v for the shower hasn\\\'t failed. Therefore I want to check the output voltage of the transformer.
Here is my question.
I have never used voltage or current testers. They are different beasts aren't they?
Could somebody give me a quick run down of how they work and their uses.
Also which one do I need here - presumably I need a voltage tester, because the shower doesn't work then there will be no current.
Any help appreciated.
Have tried researching on web, but am unable to get the info I need.
Thanks in advance.