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Title: Inspection and Testing
Description: Basic inspection and testing methods of an electrical installation

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Electrical Installation – ECX 4234

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7
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1 Visual Inspection


Check for obvious damage or defects in the accessories, connectors, plugs or extension outlet sockets
and for discoloration that may indicate exposure to heat, chemicals and moisture
...




Check that the inner cores of flexible supply cords are not exposed or twisted



Check that the external sheaths are not cut, abraded, twisted, or damaged to such an extent that the
insulation of the inner cores is visible



Check that unprotected conductors or insulation tape are not in evidence
...




Check that any operating controls are in good working order i
...
they are secure, aligned and
appropriately identified
...




Check that ventilation inlets and exhausts are unobstructed
...


7
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Earth Testing
Components: -

1
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Necessary Rods
3
...
Then apply
the voltage to the rods
...
1 MΩ
...
Insulation Test
Components: -

1
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Necessary Probes

Connect all the components as per the above figure and select the scale as Mega Ohms
...

Note: - Megger value should be less than 1
...


3
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Insualation Megger
2
...
Then short circuit all socket outlets and bulbs points and fan
points
...
Apply continuity tester probe between live and neutral conductors
Note: - Megger value should be 0 MΩ
...
Sequence Test
Components: -

1
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Necessary incoming phases

Connect the brown, black and gray phases regularly at distribution board incoming point to
the sequence meter
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Title: Inspection and Testing
Description: Basic inspection and testing methods of an electrical installation