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Help needed for wiring 2 different ceiling roses
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<blockquote data-quote="Sidewinder" data-source="post: 452290" data-attributes="member: 9512"><p>FWIW, I wouldn't give that LAP meter space in my toolbox.</p><p></p><p>If you insist on purchasing a multimeter from DIY outlet such as Screwfix, buy a Fluke, Megger or a Kewtech.</p><p></p><p>At least then it will be IEC 61010 compliant.</p><p></p><p>They start at just over £66 inc vat.</p><p></p><p>It will also have some inbuilt safety features over and above the bare minimum that will keep you alive if the meter goes wrong.</p><p></p><p>However, multimeters are not the most suitable tool for testing electrical installations works as they don't have the required tests to comply with BS7671 and thus Part P of the Building regulations.</p><p></p><p>If you insist on purchasing from Screwfix then look at the same brands as I have named above.</p><p></p><p>Except that they don't sell Fluke MFT's.</p><p></p><p>The starting price for a meter that is suitable is £499.99 inc vat.</p><p></p><p>Once you have this and are competent in its use, then you will be in a position to start testing and fault finding on your circuit to ensure that it is safe and compliant with the requirements.</p><p></p><p>You might find that by the time you have bought the right tools to do the job safely, and learnt how to use them it may well end up cheaper to pay a competent person.</p><p></p><p>Once you have the test tools, you won't know what readings to be expecting and what is right or wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sidewinder, post: 452290, member: 9512"] FWIW, I wouldn't give that LAP meter space in my toolbox. If you insist on purchasing a multimeter from DIY outlet such as Screwfix, buy a Fluke, Megger or a Kewtech. At least then it will be IEC 61010 compliant. They start at just over £66 inc vat. It will also have some inbuilt safety features over and above the bare minimum that will keep you alive if the meter goes wrong. However, multimeters are not the most suitable tool for testing electrical installations works as they don't have the required tests to comply with BS7671 and thus Part P of the Building regulations. If you insist on purchasing from Screwfix then look at the same brands as I have named above. Except that they don't sell Fluke MFT's. The starting price for a meter that is suitable is £499.99 inc vat. Once you have this and are competent in its use, then you will be in a position to start testing and fault finding on your circuit to ensure that it is safe and compliant with the requirements. You might find that by the time you have bought the right tools to do the job safely, and learnt how to use them it may well end up cheaper to pay a competent person. Once you have the test tools, you won't know what readings to be expecting and what is right or wrong. [/QUOTE]
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