Earth electrode testing the proper way

In this video im back at the new service i recently fitted to conduct some proper earth electrode tests after previously jsut getting a earth fault loop impeadance result.

Earth Electrode testing with Paul Meenan:

If you enjoy electrical content please subscribe to the channel and checkout my links below 👇

M Y W E B S I T E ⚡

M Y L O A D O U T 🛠️

B I G B O O T S D I S C O U N T 🥾

U N I L I T E D I S C O U N T 🔦

J O I N T H E C H A N N E L 🤝

I N S T A G R A M 📷

T I K T O K ♪

The works carried out in the video and the opinions shared are my own, and not representative of the associates and companies in the video.

This content is purely for entertainment purposes and is in no way a "how to", tutorial or educational video.

Please consult an electrician when dealing with any electrical installations.

#electricianlife #electrical #electricalengineering

[fredflintstone]

years ago I used a wheatstone bridge meter for testing earth rods in hospitals

[Jake_Baker_Electrician]

Not a test I have had to undertake often, so this video will be a massive help to refresh the memory in future!

You’re probably the best YouTube Spark for informative content that looks awesome 👌 watched all your content and I’ve adopted a lot of the things you do into my own skill set which has helped me massively as an apprentice!

[paulstimpson]

I went with a cheaper tester as testing can be done with as you say by 3 methods, my luck get called to a TT install with a fault no power (Fuse pulled) and what looks like a disconnected Earth Rod! Didn't do the job in the end because no one knew who pulled the fuse or why and other issues! But I would have been in a pickle not being able to prove the TT earth was sound prior to the Supplier (DNO had no contact and stated that without knowing why the fuse was pulled they would not reinstate) coming out and who knows when they would turn up! Would probably need to be there when they came.

[maximuspareo]

It is ok 16 ohm ???
In my country we need 4 ohm for normal and 1 ohm for + lighting protection .

[TheHomeent]

Once again you nailed it.
Always great videos.
Full of information and the job done properly, no shortcuts.

[bramcoteelectrical]

good to see as not many have done the 3 lead test or understand how to carry out this testing good video thanks

[vioreltanasa]

Rezistence should be under 4 ohms for civil and industrial , and under 2 ohms for farming 😢

[NabeelAhmad-gpps]

I haven't five years experience in this field...please guide me and help me i want work with you

[johnward]

Top man! You nailed it and that's a plumber commenting!

[chrismason]

Dno or supplier still not been out to reseal?

[rattlehead]

Fantastic video mate. Good reference material to go back on as this test is not one of the common ones and not many sparks could tell you how to do it. Calculations towards the end got a bit complex with the percentage deviation but how you explained it was great. Well done fella. Enjoy your content. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[SpikesMavic]

But if the test Spikes are into dry ground, what will that measure ?

[fje]

Excellent video - you do thing’s properly! Many thanks Mike.

[lowrybrock]

That’s really interesting stuff. And go ahead and admit it, those were your toys weren’t they? Good to see you back! Be safe out there!

[iosebbegiashvili]

previously with efli test you have almost similar readings, i wonder, is it worthy to do potential fall test as well?

[chas]

look st the reason behind the test its to find if your intentional earthing rod position is placed at higher resitance postion than other possible ground at a much lower resistance.
In real life we place them where they wont be disturbed and have a loop value below a 100 ohms 😀. ( the condu disk project you did i would see a calculated average being of more value than this over kill method for a single ground stake 🧐)

[DarkShadowedOne]

Only just had to use this sort of tester at work this week for doing lightning protection testing. Lucky you have a nice open area to drive your test stakes in for your video

[tincanpete]

interesting and helpful video... thanks!!

[vioreltanasa]

What are you doing when you measure to a industrial place and you cannot disconnect earth because are a engine in process

[vioreltanasa]

You have only 1 electrode must be 3 in star connected