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TESTING AN RCBO AT A LIGHT SWITCH

I asked this question some time ago, but during the site changeover I somehow got locked out.

So I would like to ask again.

Is it acceptable, using a two-wire RCBO tester (Megger RCDT320), to test at a light switch using the phase and earth wires?

If it is acceptable are there any disadvantages?

Regards,

Mike.

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0 Farmboy over 6 years ago

Sparkingchip:

To what ends?

If you can carry out a two wire non-trip earth loop test to confirm earth continuity and a RCD test at the light switch, what is to be gained by dismantling the consumer unit?

A question I suspect best put to the GN3 author and/or IET tech help. The trade body is presumably just following IET guidance, as am I. The guidance note is just that: guidance, so do your own thing and be happy to sign your name to it. I however am happy to follow that recommended by those more learned at the IET than me.

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0 Farmboy over 6 years ago

Sparkingchip:

To what ends?

If you can carry out a two wire non-trip earth loop test to confirm earth continuity and a RCD test at the light switch, what is to be gained by dismantling the consumer unit?

A question I suspect best put to the GN3 author and/or IET tech help. The trade body is presumably just following IET guidance, as am I. The guidance note is just that: guidance, so do your own thing and be happy to sign your name to it. I however am happy to follow that recommended by those more learned at the IET than me.

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