Hi All,Those 13A fitting 'Mains test plugs' .. are there good one and badones (generally) or are they all basically as 'good' (bad?) as eachother?Eg, you can get one on Maplin for £3.99 yet I'm sure I've seen them inmy local electrical shop for £16+?I would have though 3 neons and a few resistors in a plastic mouldingshould be nearer the £3.99 mark but have I missed something (likecertification / accuracy / reliability etc)?I have had a blue one for many years now (or *had* till I went for itthe other day and can't find it ..) so was thinking of getting areplacement till it turns up (and it will of course) but didn't knowif there were subtly different / more sophisticated jobbies out therenow that warranted the high cost (and if so were they 'better' >safer)?All the best ..T i mp.s. Any of the mains sheds sellum (at the right price) please?

I've got a 4 quid one and it is fine. Obviously, it isn't proper test equipment, but it is excellent for a rapid check. I got it either from Screwfix or TLC.Christian.

T i m wrote in news: No, not this time - mine doesn't detect an earth/neutral crossmike

Bad 'Mains test plugs' ?

Aug 21, 2006 23 Replies

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T i m 19 years ago

My first thought .. but because I wanted one in a hurry (helping a mate out today / couldn't find mine .. ) I had to buy one where I could find one (none in Wickes or Homebase). With a bit of discount I got him down to a tenner. ;-(

And for more money ..

However, it seems for only a few quid more than I paid for a 'basic' one I could have got one that uses LED's and / or did simple RCD go/no go tests.

Oh well, when someone is doing a 'special' sale maybe .. you never know when I'll loose this one .. ;-(

All the best ..

T i m

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T i m 19 years ago

And searching on that model specifically found it six quid less (@£39) than I saw it this morning.

As mentioned, fine for a quick test but would never replace the proper gear.

Oh well, Xmyth is coming .... ;-)

All the best ..

T i m

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mike 19 years ago

T i m wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

No, not this time - mine doesn't detect an earth/neutral cross

mike

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Guy King 19 years ago

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You'd certainly hope so, but it'd depend where it had got crossed. If it were before the RCD then it wouldn't. Though whether it would then be particularly dangerous is a moot point provided the conductor thicknesses are up to it.

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