However, it seems to be clear that training for Electricians seems to be lacking in the US when Licenced Electricians have to ask how to use a Megger.
Sorry, that's just plain wrong. I do residential work primarily so I've never used a set of hydraulic crimpers. Does that mean my training is lacking? No. It means that I've never been exposed to that type of work to get the opportunity to use one.
The same goes for meggers. Many electricians will go through their whole career and never use a Megger here. I am certain I could figure out how to use one if the need arises but so far that hasn't happen. The bottom line is that there are extremely few cases in residential and commercial wiring where they are needed.
In fact, the only place where I ever saw the need for one was at a new power generation facility where the job specs required all cables to be Megged upon installation. That was highly specialized industrial work, and very few electricians get that type of experience.
Peter
