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by The Renovator
Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

Hi again guys, cheers for the further responses. Scottish Power acknowlege there is no earthing to the mains, however they have recently changed policy so that they no longer do anything in situations where earthing doesn't exist. It was quite confusing stuff because on teh one hand they consider my...
by The Renovator
Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

Scottish Power are coming out tonight. By the sounds of it they will just do what ever is necessary to get the reading to what it should be. I asked the sparky who fitted originally the board about R.C.D . PROTECTION and he said he left it out because I have an old house and in such circumstances fi...
by The Renovator
Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

You guys are both doing a fine job - great that you are willing to offer this advice for free. To update you, I had a sparky in tonight who specialises in the testing side of things. The problem lies with my main supply provided by Scottish Power. It enters my house via a live and neutral feed and t...
by The Renovator
Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

Thanks for the replies guys. Quite technical for me to understand but the over-riding theme is understood. Can anyone tell me what institutions a competent Sparky should be registered with or where I can find a list that tells me which electricians in my area are affiliated with the right associatio...
by The Renovator
Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:59 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

Thanks for the reply Blakey1963. To be honest with you, I don't know what type of test Scottish Gas performed but the guy did say I had an earthing problem so it looks like your response is appropriate to my problem. Can I ask if you or anyone else knows how such problems are typically remidied? e.g...
by The Renovator
Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms
Replies: 18
Views: 35393

Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms

Hi, I'm new to this forum and not an expert by any means. Scottish Gas came to do a service on my boiler today but wouldn't go near it because their electrical test revealed an "Earth Fault, Loop Test Reading >200ohms". I spoke to the engineer on the telephone (as I wasn't there when they ...
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