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18th Edition amendment one. Volt drop measurement, who is spreading the rumour we need new testers?

Sparkingchip
Who is the test equipment manufacturer and/ or importer spreading the rumour that we will need new volt drop testers?


Out of interest I have tried an internet search for volt drop testers than can be used to test UK fixed installations and drew a blank with only testers suitable for use in the USA at lower voltages coming up in the search results along with results for auto electrics.


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    Sparkingchip:

    I have just looked at the Martindale tester data sheet and I am not seeing anything in the specification specifically about measuring voltage drop.


    Perhaps I am wrong, but I assumed a voltage drop tester would allow you to test using a dummy load of 6, 10, 16, 20, 32 or 40 amps so that you can instantly test a standard circuit without having to connect loads actually to the circuit by for example turning all the lights on or plugging in electric heaters. . . 




    I agree, it isn’t on the data sheet, but it is on page 50 of the ET4000/ET4500 manual. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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    Sparkingchip:

    I have just looked at the Martindale tester data sheet and I am not seeing anything in the specification specifically about measuring voltage drop.


    Perhaps I am wrong, but I assumed a voltage drop tester would allow you to test using a dummy load of 6, 10, 16, 20, 32 or 40 amps so that you can instantly test a standard circuit without having to connect loads actually to the circuit by for example turning all the lights on or plugging in electric heaters. . . 




    I agree, it isn’t on the data sheet, but it is on page 50 of the ET4000/ET4500 manual. 


    Regards,


    Alan. 

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