How to identify if a power socket is working correctly?

It is very simple to identify if a plug socket is working correctly and is live. The most accurate and most straightforward tool to use for this purpose is a multimeter. A multimeter will let you know if there is any power reaching the socket and the actual amount of power the socket receives. However, if you do not have a multimeter with you, you can also use a socket or a voltage tester.

Using a socket tester

A socket tester can be referred to as a small portable instrument that is directly plugged into the socket that needs to be tested. Depending on the level of complexity that the socket tester has, it can be used to carry out a wide battery of tests on the socket.

A basic socket tester is used to identify if the home sockets are live or not. These socket testers make use of LED lights to indicate the status of the terminals on the sockets. If you do not see the lights coming on in the socket tester, it indicates that the socket is not live.

You can also use the socket tester to check for the presence of the proper voltage. Other things that a socket issue can be used to check our presence of an earth wire, live earth wire reversal, live neutral, and finally, whether the socket has been appropriately connected to the mains or not.

Multimeters and voltage testers

The other items that can be used for testing if the socket is live or not are multimeters and voltage testers. If you choose to use a multimeter to test the socket, you will know exactly how much voltage that socket is putting out. A multimeter not only lets you know if the socket is live or not, but it will also help you diagnose if the socket has any faults. The other tasks that the multimeter can be used for are to check if the socket is wired correctly. If the multimeter shows 0 value or close to 0, switch it to the left slot. If the value is around 230V, it indicates that the wires have been crossed. The socket and voltage testers can be bought from the TTS group. The products of the TTS group are high performance and top quality. They guarantee a smooth and effortless process. They have a wide range of test tooling solutions that can be used for a variety of applications.

To identify if the socket is putting out power, you will have to use a voltage tester. You may have noticed your electrician using a screwdriver to test voltage. Some screwdrivers have built-in voltage tester facilities. To use the screwdriver, the electrician only has to remove the cover and make sure that the screwdriver’s tip touches the live terminal. If the socket is live, the screwdriver will light up. Alternatively, you can choose to buy a voltage tester. Most of these are noncontact voltage testers which ensures your safety.