[C320-list] Has anyone had a Meg Test done on their Shore Power

[Annie Bennett]

Thanks to all who've replied on this.  Much appreciated.  Will let you know how it goes!  Annie

On 02/05/2011, at 11:09 PM, Stephen Cox wrote:

> 
>>> "it is a test where you have a meg tester that sends 30000 
>> volts down a power line and tests the cables continuity , ohm 
>> and corrosion thru a given circuit. It also check for earth 
>> or cable breakages.
>>> 
>>> This test is usually done on power tools and industrial 
>> equipment then signed off as being acceptable to use.
>>> 
> 
> Annie,
> 
> I suspect he meant 3,000v rather than 30,000v.  It's (the lower) a pretty
> standard test for mains wiring in Australia to show that the insulation and
> the installation are all up to par.  
> 
> You would need to advise the electrician doing the test of the galvanic
> isolator fitted to the boat (little box in port lazarette that the mains
> earth wire from back of shore connection socket goes through on way to main
> circuit breaker also in port lazarette).  It may not be rated highly enough
> to survive this test.  Also make sure the battery charger circuit breaker is
> definitely off.
> 
> Stephen Cox
> Tegwen 1141
> 
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