KEWTECH 230V Earth Loop, RCD and Mains Socket Tester - 13A

The KEWTECH 230V Earth Loop, RCD and Mains Socket Tester is a vital tool for any electrician, landlord, or DIY enthusiast, placing an affordable, effective safety check in your hands. It performs a comprehensive suite of tests to verify the safety and correctness of electrical installations, helping to protect both users and property from wiring faults.

This compact device performs four essential checks. First, it verifies correct socket outlet wiring, ensuring live, neutral, and earth are connected to the correct terminals. Crucially, it goes beyond a simple presence check to perform an earth loop test, assessing the quality of the earth connection, which is fundamental for safe operation and the tripping of protective devices. It also checks mains polarity, confirming the correct phase is entering the building, and includes a specific 30mA RCD test with measured current to verify the operation of this critical life-saving device.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive Safety Testing: A single device checks wiring configuration, earth loop quality, mains polarity, and RCD function.
• Easy to Use & Read: Simply plug into any standard UK 13A socket; clear, bright LEDs immediately indicate the results of each test for instant interpretation.
• Essential for Compliance: Provides a frontline check for electrical safety, ideal for pre-tenancy checks, periodic inspections, and before using new appliances.
• Wide Compatibility: Fitted with a standard UK Type G mains plug, it is suitable for use in the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Malta, and many other regions using this socket type.

By identifying faults such as missing earth, poor earth continuity, reversed polarity, or a faulty RCD, this tester helps prevent electric shock and fire risks. Its robust design and straightforward operation make it an indispensable part of any toolkit for ensuring electrical installations are not