Meg test

[Farmfly]

Hey got another one, I have to do a meg test on a 14/2 Romax wire. Would I put the tester on 500 V or 1000 V ? Then would I put one lead on the grounding conductor, and then test individually the grounded and ungrounded conductor? Homeowner did a bunch of work and decided to get an inspection after everything was completed.

 

[Rick 0920]

Romex is listed for 600V. Use 500V Test as described above but also go grounded to ungrounded also.

 

[ptonsparky]

The Meg Test will not tell you anything about poor connections or bare conductors that do not happen to be touching anything at the time of your test. Nor will it indicate proper installation. Be sure you inform the customer.

 

[Farmfly]

Makes sense, the electrical inspector is requesting it

 

[qcroanoke]

The Meg Test will not tell you anything about poor connections or bare conductors that do not happen to be touching anything at the time of your test. Nor will it indicate proper installation. Be sure you inform the customer.

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