The distribution company I work for use these, http://www.kelman.co.uk/products/voltage/fusemate.aspx
to reenergize a faulted distribution fuse.
We have several 'issues' with this product and actively seek alternatives. Googling hasn't helped so I'd like to ask what do others use or know of...
thanks for the speedy reply but the links refer to equipment made for fault location on MV cables. my problem is locating intermittant flickering etc. on LV (230v). This is in the UK.
Thanks
I'm looking for am intermittent cable fault locator. My company had many years of good service from the Bicotest Vixxon series but these are no longer available or supported since radiodetection took them over.
I have found the Riser Bond 1200 series but does any have any experience of these or...
Are you sure you mean TN-C? This system does not usually use an impedance to to earth. The system that does is IT and is used where supplies are critical -operating theatres spring to mind.
A quick search in Google for 'HV proximity testers' came back with 208 hits.
Personally I have used the Karl Fister -KP tester and the Fameca Brands both excellent.
LERs (NERs in the UK) are usually adjusted by salting the (distilled) water until the correct resistance is achieved according to the water temperature
I broadly agree with Alex, not totally convinced that alcohol is best though I've never tried it. Make sure any cloth/wipers are lint free.
The crackle test involved heating a wire and dipping it into the oil and checking the 'crackle' as a method of testing for moisture. Haven't used it for...
Can anyone explain the concept of recirculating earth currents please? It is our practice to earth at one end -or at a single point only, in a distribution system to 'avoid recirculating currents' We have blindly followed this practice without giving it too much thought but now I'd like to know...
