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| Item | Standard / requirement |
|---|---|
| Test instruments | BS EN 61010 |
| Test leads and probes | GS 38 — finger guards, and an exposed tip of no more than 4 mm, with 2 mm or less preferred |
| Lead condition | Flexible, undamaged |
| Calibration | Get it checked if it's years old and never been done |
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Section 9 · test instruments · p.63 GS 38 · test probes and leads
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