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How do you measure insulation resistance?

Updated: 10/24/2022
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Use a Mega Ohm meter, alaso known as a "Megger". Depending on the type of insulation you need to figure out what voltage to use. The test voltage can range from 500V to 5KV and you have to be sure you know what you are doing and use the right one....

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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