South Africa Geyser Isolator Installation – Why This Failed Inspection ⚡

Описание: 🚨 Don’t let this happen on your site! In today’s video we trace two unlabeled geyser isolators, test live/neutral/earth, and show you step-by-step how to correctly gland, terminate, and test an isolator in compliance with SANS 10142-1:2024, the Electrical Installation Regulations GN R242/2009, and the OHS Act 85 of 1993.

👉 Key moments: 00:00 – Introduction: two geysers, two isolators, no labels
00:45 – Testing isolators → both dead
02:10 – Explaining isolator test method
03:00 – Switching power back on, circuits checked
03:40 – Ripple relay identified, isolator confirmed
04:15 – Live/neutral/earth testing explained
05:40 – Disassembly & securing isolator box
06:20 – Glanding method #1
07:15 – Glanding method #2
08:00 – Terminating isolator: supply vs load
09:20 – Correct polarity check
10:10 – Testing isolator continuity (live + neutral)
11:10 – Moving to geyser inspection
11:40 – Water leakage discovered
12:40 – Unsafe earth connection exposed
13:20 – Stop work, document & report to client
14:00 – Closing remarks: safety first

💡 Save time, avoid costly compliance failures, and learn the right way to install.

📋 FAQ: Q: Do I need to break both live & neutral at an isolator?
A: Yes, single-phase isolators must break both to comply with SANS 10142-1.

Q: What does it mean if I have 230V between live & earth, but zero between live & neutral?
A: Your neutral is missing or disconnected.

Q: Can you use male adapters directly on flat twin cable?
A: No, always use proper glands for secure terminations.

Q: What happens if water leaks into a geyser connection point?
A: It compromises safety; replacement is usually required.

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