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pat testing questions

Former Community Member
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Today I failed my pat testing exam. I was presented with questions not covered by the tutor during the course and cannot find clarification in the iet book I was hoping to get some answers.


A few of the questions where about rcd sockets outdoors, the maximum trip time and trip values as well as minimum and maximum amperage.


Another 2 was about test probe leads, the question answers had options like bs codes and gs38 and also voltage ratings like 20-200v ac and 20-200v dc. But none of this was covered in the course.


I failed by a single mark. Had these been covered or easy to find in the book I would have passed. Can anyone offer clarification in relation to this information?
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  • Former Community Member
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    I get how the rcds work and thier purpose. The thing is the iet book for code of practice for in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment and the tutor made no reference to outdoor sockets and appliances.


    Question I have is, are the trip times, trip ma value, rcd amp size the same as your standard 32amp indoor ring mainspring? And what is the minimum I.p rating for outdoor sockets?
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  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    I get how the rcds work and thier purpose. The thing is the iet book for code of practice for in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment and the tutor made no reference to outdoor sockets and appliances.


    Question I have is, are the trip times, trip ma value, rcd amp size the same as your standard 32amp indoor ring mainspring? And what is the minimum I.p rating for outdoor sockets?
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