pat question

[musicspark]

I am maybe having a blonde moment but how do you IR test an appliance during PAT without dismantling it?

I would unplug appliances during IR test in order to get a reading.

 

[Lurch]

I am maybe having a blonde moment but how do you IR test an appliance during PAT without dismantling it?I would unplug appliances during IR test in order to get a reading.

Those bits of brass sticking out of the plugtop make ideal testing points.

 

[musicspark]

Those bits of brass sticking out of the plugtop make ideal testing points.

Ok Stuart,

I know it seems stupid but surely you need open circuit to get a reading for IR test

what about the various electronic components neons etc?

 

[The Godfather]

I know it seems stupid but surely you need open circuit to get a reading for IR test

what about the various electronic components neons etc?

For PAT Testing, you test L/N to Earth (CPC), so in theory any connected circuits/indicators are not affected. So as such you are not applying power across the load etc.

Don & His Boys

 

[musicspark]

For PAT Testing, you test L/N to Earth (CPC), so in theory any connected circuits/indicators are not affected. So as such you are not applying power across the load etc.Don & His Boys

thank you Don

that makes sense now

 

[Andy™]

if you really want to test L to N, the appliance may have an off switch.

otherwise, short L to N and test to earth only (which is almost always done)

 

[musicspark]

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[Theorysparky]

my Pat tester requires the item to be switched on

 

[kme]

As does mine. "run" test requirement..........