Originally Posted by derater
and what's the use of a tester like that?


The test the inspector was doing was to check for neutral to ground connections.

The tester does this by measuring the resistance between neutral and ground.

As neutral and ground are tied together at the panel having false readings once you get near the panel are unavoidable.

But I do agree, the inspector should have been more familiar with the equipment before using.


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts