1. Electrical Testing

This Association for Science Education (ASE) publication about electrical testing was developed in association with a company called Square D Ltd in Swindon, Wiltshire. At the time of publication Square D was a major manufacturer of electrical equipment, operating more than 75 production and warehousing facilities throughout the world and employing more than 21,000 people.

The booklet contained guidance for teachers and notes for students. It included activities suitable for both students aged 14 to 16 (O-level work) and for students aged 16 to 19 (A-level work).

Teachers’ Guide
1. Industrial background
2. Educational scope
3. Notes on experiments
*Background information
*Obtaining the devices
*Section A: O-level work
(i) Testing an electric motor cut-out
(ii) Project work electric motor cut-out
(iii) Testing an electric solenoid
*Section B: A-level work
(i) Testing an electric motor cut-out

Students’ Notes
Section A: O-level work
(i) Testing an electric motor cut-out
(ii) Project work electric motor cut-out
(iii) Testing an electric solenoid
Section B: A-level work
(i) Testing an electric motor cut-out