Mains Socket Checker

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Fixed wiring installations have to be checked by qualified electricians on a regular basis, usually every 5 years for offices. However there are times when you will need to be sure that the wiring to a socket is safe, in between these checks.

Useful Scenarios

• Site managers, caretakers can check mains sockets for safety, in between inspection visits by the electrician.
• Landlords can use this for a confidence check before or after tenants.
• Useful for building surveyors as a quick check on the safety of wiring in an office or a home.
• Exhibition Managers can use this to check any temporary wiring prior to installing their displays.
• Kitchen fitters can use this for checking wiring before commencing a job.
• Disco/bands etc can use to check wiring before using a school’s or hall’s mains sockets.
• Any engineer working on someone else’s site can use it before commencing any work.

What it will check

• Open Neutral
• Open Earth
• Live fault
• Live, Neutral reverse
• Live, Earth reverse
• Voltage high
• Voltage low
• Voltage too low

In addition to the above, the Mains Socket Checker will also check the Earth Bond Resistance. This is important for the safe operation of many electrical appliances. It is also extremely easy to use.

Why is it so expensive?

People may tell you that you can buy the same product for around £10. These are basic Check-It type socket tester just looks for wiring faults. It does not check Earth Loop Impedance. (Earth Loop Impedance needs to be checked for the safe operation of Class I appliances.) This Mains Socket Chesker uses sophisticated electronics for doing this without setting off any trip switches.