Video transcript:
Hey, I’m Sean with Fluke. A question we often hear is: “Why do I need an insulation tester?”
The insulation tester is designed to:
- check the integrity of your conductor wires
- check the insulation value of motor or your compressor windings
You’re trying to see if there’s any break down that could potentially cause a fault. We always want to use an insulation tester and your Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP). This would allow you to start doing streamline testing and baseline testing.
A recommended procedure when using an insulation tester would be to double the value of whatever you’re testing. What that means is if you have a motor to test that is 120 V, you would check it using 250 V.
I’m Sean. Thanks for watching! For more tips and tricks subscribe to our YouTube channel.
About Sean Silvey
Sean Silvey is a product application specialist with Fluke. He has been with Fluke for over 5 years. Prior to Fluke, Sean worked in the HVAC industry for over 15 years.
