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Kettles
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OK 2nd question modern kettles with base power cord system instead of the older lead system but instead the docking system do I test the base separately or test them together as one item
yes - but do actually look at them 'open' as well - damage to the base connectors is quite possible especially if it has got wet.
Be aware that in many designs there are metal bits of the jug part that are not earthed, by design, only the element is, so you may need to do a hybrid test, of either continuity from jug to CPC, or isolation at 500V from jug to CPC, depending.
Yes and as part of my visual inspection this is thoroughly checked before proceeding to complete a pat test via the testing equipment but yes just needed clarification to make sure I was correct to proceed as I thought as trying to make or get adapter(s) to fit all or nearly all different cordless kettle base types would be difficult, expensive and bit ott at least at this time that may change depending on rules changeing or designs being made standard across all manufacturers
yes - but do actually look at them 'open' as well - damage to the base connectors is quite possible especially if it has got wet.
Be aware that in many designs there are metal bits of the jug part that are not earthed, by design, only the element is, so you may need to do a hybrid test, of either continuity from jug to CPC, or isolation at 500V from jug to CPC, depending.
Yes and as part of my visual inspection this is thoroughly checked before proceeding to complete a pat test via the testing equipment but yes just needed clarification to make sure I was correct to proceed as I thought as trying to make or get adapter(s) to fit all or nearly all different cordless kettle base types would be difficult, expensive and bit ott at least at this time that may change depending on rules changeing or designs being made standard across all manufacturers
