How to test a powerpoint/outlet before disconnecting

This video explains how to test your power point before disconnection and how to isolate.
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[@johnellison3030]

I seriously think that this is the only Aussie video about the process of using a DMM to check an outlet. Cheers mate.

[@allelectricalau]

Cheers mate was one of my first videos so its rough around the edges but still the information is correct👍

[@johnellison3030]

@@allelectricalau You should do an Aussie tutorial video about ghost voltages and how to detect them in our power points. That'd be a good one to watch. Cheers.

[@allelectricalau]

@@johnellison3030 Thanks for the suggestion mate

[@La_Vi_]

Brilliant video and straight to the point!

[@tonybonnici5920]

Cheers mate this was very helpful... Every other video is UK or US...

[@allelectricalau]

Thanks mate!!

[@closertothetruth9209]

never had that issue with a non contact voltage detector and Now im not taking the chance LOL, nice safety tip

[@menga001]

Legend. Thanks mate!

[@TradieTrev]

Uhhh mate, I have a slightly different method for isolation. You can use your meter in continuity mode on A+E to cause an imbalance in the RCD making it trip; Then you've instantly tested the RCD and isolated in one hit.

[@mick00000000002]

Mate power is off. But flash of lights ?

[@Valricson]

How do you use one of these to test an Earthing mat please

[@allelectricalau]

Not Sure ive never had to test one probably its earthing continuity. Testing between the mat and earth on your power point.

[@yodadunbar8909]

Our Power went out in half the home, normal to have lights etc on, but how can we locate the faulty switch? we unplugged every power point, and the RCD still trips, luckily we have 15am fuses and wiring going to our shed, so we have managed to keep our fridge freezers going. When we open the meter box the RCD trips every time when we try to reset it. At the moment there is a long long wait for a sparky, can anyone advise if there is a way of checking which power point is at fault, we had a huge downpour and think rain got into our walls, brick and tile home, we purchased the probe gear etc but it is pointless when there is no power. Do we have to get a sparky out? could it be a damaged wire in the walls?
Cheers from WA

[@allelectricalau]

Most likely water in an outside powerpoint or light. Unplug everything i mean absolutely everything and try resetting it. Once reset plug one thing in at a time until it trips and you have found the problem. But first check outside powerpoints and lights.

[@yodadunbar8909]

@@allelectricalau Much appreciated, will give that a try, we have unplugged everything though, will check the lights and do as you recommend
Cheers

[@allelectricalau]

@@yodadunbar8909 you can also turn all switches off on the switchboard and then turn the mainswitch on then the rcd. Then if the rcd turns on slowly flick the others on one by one. This will narrow down if its a power circuit or light circuit causing the issue.

[@michaeljohn7398]

Please set your Digital or Analogue Multi Meter on the appropriate Ac voltage range before placing the probes into the slots. If you Probe first and then try to set your meter, you may end up damaging your meter as you wander over inappropriate settings.