Polarity Test

i. Ensure that each fuse or single pole control and protection device is
connected only in the phase conductor.
ii. Intermediate contact of Edison screw lamp holder is connected to the
phase conductor.
iii. Ensure that phase, neutral and earth conductors at socket outlets are
connected at the correct terminals.
iv. Test Equipment – Multimeter (Ohm range) or Ohm meter.
v. Test Method:

Switch off Main switch;

Disconnect all loads

Switch on all circuit control switches;

Carry out test as in Figure 8.5;

Test switches and single phase control devices at the phase conductors.

Test socket outlet connection sources.

Test Edison screw lamp holder connections.

Meter reading value shall be less than 1 ohm.
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