Where to find one of these (simple hook up tester)

[Ridgeway]

Some dodgy electrics at the site today and a friendly camper lent me this:

Dead easy to use as you can see.

Anyone know what it’s called or where I can find one ? Looks like something that would come in handy again…

 

[poppycamper]

Looks a bit "Heath Robinson" to me.
Did he make it himself???
Also not familiar with your set up..
Where does it plug into if your EHU cable already plugged in?
Confused.
Sorry and what was your issue and what did this check for ??

 

[Revolvor]

Dead easy to use as you can see.

I think dead is what will happen to him eventually!

 

[Tombola]

Very helpful, was this him/her/they/them/he/she/it

 

[TinaLes]

All you need is a simple plug in device to check the wiring, I have a Martindale, had it all my working life, and its very robust and reliable. have a look at the link below, what it does is self explanatory, and may save a life in a dodgy wiring situation.
LES

RSCP501 | Martindale, Model CP-501 Socket Tester 13A 200 → 250V ac CAT II 300 V | RS

uk.rs-online.com

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[autorouter]

Anyone know what it’s called or where I can find one ? Looks like something that would come in handy again…

What kind of socket is it testing? I know it's blue, but it looks like one of those round blue adapters with a German-style Schuko connector, commonly called a '2-pin socket' on here.

 

[Gromett]

I carry these with me.

The pen allows you to touch the MCB at the post and see if there is electric to the post. You can then test at the end of the cable, then in the MCB in your van. You can find out where the electric stops working exactly.

The plug in bit is handy if you travel abroad to see if you have reverse polarity.

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[Kayak Kid]

There are loads of polarity tester plugs on eBay. Cheap and simple to use - just plug into one of your 13amp sockets in your vehicle. They will also indicate which wires are connect incorrectly..

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

If my kettle boils it’s all good

 

[Ridgeway]

If my kettle boils it’s all good

Mines on gas

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[Ridgeway]

Looks a bit "Heath Robinson" to me.
Did he make it himself???
Also not familiar with your set up..
Where does it plug into if your EHU cable already plugged in?
Confused.
Sorry and what was your issue and what did this check for ??

I’ll check if it was DIY or bought but certainly looked bought. The probes on my Multimeter always struggles to get in deep enough to get a contact inside plugs, hence this seemed a good idea

 

[chaser]

I’ll check if it was DIY or bought but certainly looked bought. The probes on my Multimeter always struggles to get in deep enough to get a contact inside plugs, hence this seemed a good idea

What is it actually testing for?

 

[Reallyretired]

It looks like its just testing whether there is power to the plug. It would only work with one of those piggy back plugs you see abroad. It looks potentially dangerous and far less useful than a cheap tester plug. Mine is a slightly upmarket version that as well as the three neons also has a digital readout of voltage.

 

[Sandancers]

Some dodgy electrics at the site today and a friendly camper lent me this:

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Dead easy to use as you can see.

Anyone know what it’s called or where I can find one ? Looks like something that would come in handy again…

Terrible idea !! Very dangerous.


What you need is one of the the below, either test the socket in your motorhome after you have hooked up, or make up a 240v Reyroll plug (the round blue plugs that go into the site post) to a 240v trailing socket on a 6" lead. Plug that into the post with the mains tester into the training socket. Totally safe.

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[Kayak Kid]

What is it actually testing for?

The tester is checking that the site hook up is wired correctly. The most common problem is a reversed polarity - which is when the positive and negative wires are reversed. The power will work ok, but if there was say a fault in one of your appliances there is a potential danger. The tester also checks other things like the Earth connection.

In France, it was common to find reverse polarity on sites (much less these days) so many like me carry an adaptor plug for the hook up connection which has the wiring set to reverse the polarity back, after using the little tester plug mentioned by me and others. You can buy these cheaply online or just make one if you are able.

The tester plug requires no skills - just plug it into your 13amp socket anywhere in your Motorhome, camper or caravan! Simples!

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[chaser]

The tester is checking that the site hook up is wired correctly. The most common problem is a reversed polarity - which is when the positive and negative wires are reversed. The power will work ok, but if there was say a fault in one of your appliances there is a potential danger. The tester also checks other things like the Earth connection.

In France, it was common to find reverse polarity on sites (much less these days) so many like me carry an adaptor plug for the hook up connection which has the wiring set to reverse the polarity back, after using the little tester plug mentioned by me and others. You can buy these cheaply online or just make one if you are able.

The tester plug requires no skills - just plug it into your 13amp socket anywhere in your Motorhome, camper or caravan! Simples!

No I meant the actual tester in the op.
Just looks like two wires and a bulb.

 

[Hoovie]

Where to find one of those? Maybe in a bin? (That's probably the best place for that particular item).

 

[gus-lopez]

Where does it plug into if your EHU cable already plugged in?
Confused.

It is a Schuko 90° input plug to the ehu socket that has a 2pin +earth external outlet on the outside . I have one.

 

[Pausim]

I really don’t care about polarity but a device that checks the earth connection might be useful.

 

[Old Gibber]

That device is deadly. Plug one side in and the other bare plug end is then live. What moron thought that one up?

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[xsparks]

What you need is one of each of these.

 

[PP Bear]

What’s wrong with a wet pinky and plastic shoes

 

[Manic]

What you need is one of each of these. View attachment 777759View attachment 777760

That’s what I carry, easy to check site bollard if you have problem.

 

[Hoovie]

What you need is one of each of these. View attachment 777759View attachment 777760

Too Bulky.


I use one of these ...

and one of these

(You can also check the voltage with that tester. Very handy)

 

[Charlie57]

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[autorouter]

The problem with that simple bulb tester is that it only tests for power, it doesn't test for dangerous faults like missing earth. You can use a 13A socket tester with a travel adapter to test one of those European '2-pin' sockets. Of course if you're a true geek you could buy a European socket tester. And with a blue plug to 13A socket adapter you can test the hookup post and hookup cable too, as Sandancers says.

 

[xsparks]

Too Bulky.


I use one of these ...

and one of these

(You can also check the voltage with that tester. Very handy)

Without doubt your device is a better idea, but to be honest I just did a quick search.

 

[Hoovie]

Without doubt your device is a better idea, but to be honest I just did a quick search.

I had (and still have) a lead similar to the one you posted (I made mine with a waterproof 13A Socket as I used it mainly in the garden with a mower, so wet grass ..... ). And then someone showed me their plug-in adapter and it is so much nicer to use so I bought one. Big Improvement