Easy Guide. How to Ze Measurement and Prospective Fault Current and how to record on the Test Sheet

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2021
  • Practical demonstration and Explanation of External Earth Fault Loop impedance and Prospective Fault current, how and where to fill this in on the test sheet and the regulations that guide us. Ideal for those carrying out Inspection and test and those who wish to refresh their knowledge, such as those about to embark on an AM2 or 2391 inspection and test course. All level 3 students should know this. Good Luck.
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Komentáře • 29

  • @cmag8709
    @cmag8709 Před 3 lety +1

    Very much appreciated Stuart

  • @krazylad84
    @krazylad84 Před 3 lety +2

    informative vid as always, cheers

  • @landyfox8976
    @landyfox8976 Před rokem +1

    A truly amazing channel. This chap has made my learning and understanding so much easier. He refrains from using click bait or silly gimmicks to attract viewers, instead he offers excellent content delivered in an easy to understand manner for those of us currently learning/studying. Thanks @SparkyHelp

  • @56jmack
    @56jmack Před 3 lety +2

    excellent videos, good work, Thanks

  • @carlmarquardt994
    @carlmarquardt994 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Excellent clips.

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Many thanks! Please Like Share & subscribe.

    • @carlmarquardt994
      @carlmarquardt994 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@sparkyhelp3997 I'm redoing just the practical part of testing course next week. I didn't find one of the 3 faults. It was on a socket radial. All I can think of is I missed n to e and perhaps that was it. On a light circuit there was no continuity from l through switch to lamp. The same instructor had made a mistake with one of the other candidates

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Well good Luck, just be methodical in your approach.

  • @peterbradley4916
    @peterbradley4916 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good one!

  • @JohnSmith-kb5ku
    @JohnSmith-kb5ku Před 2 lety +1

    Good work. 👍

  • @electricalstuff259
    @electricalstuff259 Před rokem +1

    Great work but you don't mention what setting to have the tester on..

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před rokem +1

      Sorry for that, i should have made it clearer at 5:34 the Fluke is set to loop 'Z'. Hope that helps. Please, Like Share & Subscribe.

  • @mjohn1gmail
    @mjohn1gmail Před rokem +1

    Hi, In this video, you mentioned that the test meter you're using measures the voltage and sends out a test current. Can you expand on that please? Remember you're testing a live supply, why is there a need to send out a test current?

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před rokem +1

      it's an earth fault loop test, so to test it put out a current to earth (hence why it will in some cases trip an RCD). Lots of meters have a high and low setting (ie value of current). With a known voltage and current, an ohmic value can be established.
      Hope that helps, Please Like Share & Subscribe

  • @TooOldToScrum
    @TooOldToScrum Před 3 lety +1

    At time 6:05 I noticed your Ze reading was 0.39. What type of earthing arrangement did you have. It I have it right if this is a TN C show should be below 0.35. So if this indeed the case what do you do about this as is nothing to do with the installation it is an issue with the DNO. Would they investigate we expected to install an earth rod. Would we keep both earths or convert it completely to TT? Thanks for the video.

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi, you are quite correct, if it is a TNC-S installation for a 100A supply 0.35ohms is the max at the origin. If this is higher it should be reported to the person ordering the work who should take it up with their DNO. I have been told in the past to treat the installation as a TT... obviously check the meter is working fine first (ie calibration)
      Thank you for watching.

    • @TooOldToScrum
      @TooOldToScrum Před 3 lety +1

      @@sparkyhelp3997 thanks for the response.

    • @electricalstuff259
      @electricalstuff259 Před rokem +1

      @@sparkyhelp3997 You mean if you've reported high ohms at origin the DNO response has been to treat the installation like a TT? Interesting.

  • @ef7480
    @ef7480 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent work. Nice teaching. Does your Fluke meter measure Zs at socket outlets?

  • @avantgarde70
    @avantgarde70 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Ps, Fluke or Megger Sir.

    • @sparkyhelp3997
      @sparkyhelp3997  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Many Thanks, in this video I used a Fluke, however Megger has its advantages.
      Please Like, Share & Subscribe