Testing Your Home Electrical Circuit - Tools the Professionals Use

Whether you intend to make additions to your home or to call out a professional Bondi electrician to service the electrics in your home, it is wise to track down the best equipment to test your homes power supply and ensure that it is in optimum and safe working condition.

If you find that you are having issues with your supply, want an extra socket or need to replace a cable, the following test equipment will be a key factor in ensuring your safety, and the reliability of your homes power network.

Before any major work is carried out on your electrical supply, ensure than a professional engineer regularly tests and inspects your wiring circuit to ensure safe working conditions before and after any changes are made.

Multifunction Testing Devices

One of the best new devices available on the market that can help point you in the right direction when it comes to testing your power supply has to be the Wiring Inspector Circuit Tester. This device has the ability to check the electrical circuits of your home and find out if the installation of your power supply complies with the electrical code, just by plugging the device into a power socket.

This multifunction tester allows the user to simply plug the probe into the power socket and allow the on screen display readout to show the correct or incorrect functioning of the power system. Multi-function devices allow readout within a couple of seconds. They are generally used as the main testing device which allows the user to test the line loop, the earth loop as well as PFC and PSC tests within the unit.

Pricing of the wiring inspector circuit tester devices vary with brands, but on average, the device will set you back around $299-$400 for the latest models. Depending on your situation, the cost may be too much to warrant purchase, so this is where your local electrician Bondi will be able to offer their services.

Choose a Clamp Meter for Non-invasive Testing

Clamp meters are a great way for anyone to test their electrical cabling in and around the home. These advance devices use a special clamp that you place over a cable and allow the meter to read the current and voltage being used within. This is a great choice for those not wishing to disturb a cabling system and only wish to take a reading or inspection.

Clamp meters generally have a number of functions available to them, even on the cheaper models which include taking readings of AC voltage, DC voltage as well as OHM readings and ACA measurements.

 

The Right Tool for the Job

The clamp meter is a staple tool in any electrician’s tool box and offers a great, simple to use diagnostic tool when carrying out non-invasive inspections and testing. Priced from around $100+ it is a handy tool for any homeowner’s toolbox.

If you are in any doubt about the reliability or everyday function of your homes’ power supply, consult a professional. Bondi electricians are ready to make an appointment for inspection and any repair or maintenance work you require. When hiring a professional, you always have the right tool for the job.