But be careful, a megger test is the common name for a 500volt insulation test, not quite the low range resistance measurement you're after here.

I got one of these eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace from ebay and just stuck it on the cover that came with it.

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It shouldn't be out of their boundaries, i'm sure if you check the IET code of practice you'll find that all appliances need to be maintained and tested not just those with a plug on. I'm sure as a competant person you'll have a copy of it, or at least access to a copy. Of course you can...

So is it only things that have 13amp plugs on that need testing? Do things with 15 amp plugs on not need testing? or what about gear with 400amp plugs on? And when did the IET remove the requirement to test appliances connected to the fixed wiring? To the OP, You are required to maintain all...

My defender has pretty much gauranteed us some snow by today announcing that it's clutch and/or gearbox needs a damned good seeing too. grrrrrr, if I ask the weatherman nicely do you think he'll put the snow off until i've fixed her?

The little 1.5KVA honda toy sets wouldn't stand a chance, but something along the lines of the 1250KVA twintub CAT sets we take along to festivals wouldn't even notice the load. You do occasionally see ex-military welding generators appear on ebay, These are designed specifically for the...