test dead at load

English translation: check for absence of voltage at the load

12:24 Feb 11, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / Isolation testing
English term or phrase: test dead at load
Background:

Method 1: Test dead at load.
This method involves turning the isolating switch off and locking the switch, followed be testing all active conductors for the absence of power by a qualified electrician.
Anthony Indra
United States
Local time: 09:21
Selected answer:check for absence of voltage at the load
Explanation:
The English is not the best, but from the description this is what is meant -- measure the voltage present at the load to verify that the supply circuit is 'dead' (i.e. de-energized; the opposite of 'live' or energized)..
Selected response from:

Ken Cox
Local time: 18:21
Grading comment
Thanks!
And er.. it's Australian English...
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4 +6check for absence of voltage at the load
Ken Cox


  

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check for absence of voltage at the load


Explanation:
The English is not the best, but from the description this is what is meant -- measure the voltage present at the load to verify that the supply circuit is 'dead' (i.e. de-energized; the opposite of 'live' or energized)..

Ken Cox
Local time: 18:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 128
Grading comment
Thanks!
And er.. it's Australian English...

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jack Doughty
1 min

agree  David Moore (X)
6 mins

agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
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agree  William [Bill] Gray
17 mins

agree  Tony M: Yes, the English sounds very odd!
33 mins

agree  Alfa Trans (X)
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