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[High Peak Tiling]

hi guys.

I am getting more and more tired of waiting for other tradesmen on jobs..
Please you tell me, what sort of meter I need for testing EUFH once laid, and once screeded over?

I have seen them used and watched when testing, but never sure what meter setting to have it on either.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dave]

I use a multimeter and test wire circuit by Ohms....

 

[White Room]

As above and i'm no sparky...

 

[radim]

get yourself watchdog
http://www.inspiredheating.co.uk/acatalog/Warmup_Watchdog_Continuity_Alarm.html

 

[Dave]

I tell the customer etc my test is just to make sure the mat continuity is intact ." The spark does the connection and signs off the testing.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

It's the resistance levels you are checking.
The parameters of resistance before, during, and after laying should be noted in the installation manual and then left with cold tails for connection by a Qualified electrician - part P registered.
These parameters are on the box/label of the supplied mat.
Use a multimeter on the resistance setting.

 

[High Peak Tiling]

I tell the customer etc my test is just to make sure the mat continuity is intact ." The spark does the connection and signs off the testing.

thats what I'm tired of waiting for, the resistance testing throughout the installation.
I wouldn't connect the wires, just have the tail in the right place.

It's the resistance levels you are checking.
The parameters of resistance before, during, and after laying should be noted in the installation manual and then left with cold tails for connection by a Qualified electrician - part P registered.
These parameters are on the box/label of the supplied mat.
Use a multimeter on the resistance setting.

I know to take before laying, when laid and once screeded over. I was just unsure the best meter to do this with.
Thanks John, it will save a lot of money and time once I have my own. (if figures correct to manual)

 

[radim]

btw why do you need to check continuity? wire comes checked or calibrated anyway? you need to know if it is damaged or cut only i think.
can somebody shed a light on this?

 

[High Peak Tiling]

btw why do you need to check continuity? wire comes checked or calibrated anyway? you need to know if it is damaged or cut only i think.
can somebody shed a light on this?

i would only be testing the resistance (like you said) for breakages at ever stage of the installation.

 

[widler]

It's easy , just get a tester, you defo do not need a electrician to test it, just get a metre likes been said .
Radim you HAVE to check it, when installed, when SLC and when tiled, you can
Nic it and break it [emoji33]

 

[High Peak Tiling]

It's easy , just get a tester, you defo do not need a electrician to test it, just get a metre likes been said .
Radim you HAVE to check it, when installed, when SLC and when tiled, you can
Nic it and break it [emoji33]

Never good to tempt anything, but i haven't bust one yet

 

[Just Rizzle]

devi do a tester were u can leave it on through out instelation and fitting sets an alarm of if u un lucky enough to cut the wires

 

[CJ]

I did have a few of the warm up testers that you just connect and leave on until end of work. I'll have a look to see if I can dig a spare out??

 

[Taylormade]

I use the Devi tester. It's a good piece of kit. Did manage to damage one once and alarm went off. Off to get a repair kit and job sorted before laying screed.

 

[radim]

I also use device from Warmup - watchdog. if you cut wire it goes off. it is connected all the time of installation. better than meter me thinks...

 

[High Peak Tiling]

I use the Devi tester. It's a good piece of kit. Did manage to damage one once and alarm went off. Off to get a repair kit and job sorted before laying screed.

The kits always say don't try to fix if broken. Whats your method of repairing ?

 

[Taylormade]

It was a long time ago unfortunately I can't remember (happens when your nearer 60 than 50!!) whose UFH it was but they did do a repair kit.

 

[CJ]

Warm up testers.

 

[radim]

here is repair kit
http://www.fitcreative.co.uk/product/9060/uhacmse02/underfloor-heating/accessories/cable-repair-kit
never used it myself but sparky should manage me thinks....

 

[CJ]

Harry.......empty ya box.

 

[Uheat - Keith]

I agree.

We keep both items on our web page.

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warm regards, Keith

 

[jobdone]

Test our mats before, after laying and after slc. use pro warm mats so results need for warranty.
Just use a cheap multi meter and the sparks does the insulation resistance at the end when connecting.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Who is Brian and when did he die?

 

[Qwerty]

Who is Brian and when did he die?

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[Dan]

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