Electrical Ground Tester

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Electrical ground tester. Whether you re in the market to replace or upgrade what you currently have or start a new collection for when projects pop up lowe s has the electrical tools to make any job a successful one. If you are using a basic voltage tester then you do not need to do anything to the tester as testing for voltage is its only function. Earth ground testers it is critical for facilities to have grounded electrical systems so that in the event of a lightning strike or utility overvoltage current will find a safe path to earth. Older two slot outlets cannot be tested with the testers because no ground wire is connected to these outlets.

The ground wire connected to the circuit allows any built up electricity from a sudden surge to travel through the ground wire and into the earthing rod to dissipate. This test ensures that the ground on the circuit is connected to the outlet and that it is working. Testing for ground can be performed using either a multitester or a basic voltage tester. The 3 point test requires complete isolation from the power utility.

The ground tester calculates the loop resistance of the ground earth. More product details close. An electrical tester plays a key role in safety on the job so be sure to add this to your kit. To ensure a reliable connection to earth the international electrical testing association specifies ground electrode testing every three years.

There are two 2 methods for testing an electrical grounding system. A faulty ground can leave your appliances and home vulnerable to electrical fire. Simultaneously perform a bonding test of the grounding conductor necessary to complete the return path. This method is in many ways similar to ground testing using the fall of potential test.

Years of field research combined with extensive input from electricians across america inspired the development of meters and electrical testers loaded with innovative time saving features. Test the resistance of a single rod in a series or array. Test any grounding electrode configuration where there is a return path that includes the earth. However if there is only one path available for the electricity to pass to ground stakeless testing won t work.

These testers are designed to test ordinary electrical outlets but only grounded outlets that have three slots. Two slot outlets are best tested with a neon circuit tester. The first is the 3 point or fall of potential method and the second is the induced frequency test or clamp on method.